Crime Rate in Dunster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunster

The total recorded crimes in Dunster, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunster crime rate of 16.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dunster, encompassing approximately 4,252 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Dunster Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Warren Road with total crimes: 12
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 11
  • Birch Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dunster?

To understand the safety of Dunster, we need to analyze Dunster crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Somerset West and Taunton:

    • In 2024, Dunster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 869 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Dunster had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 660 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dunster witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Dunster has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dunster Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dunster has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 16.69 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Dunster crimes were 869. The crime rate of Dunster in 2024 was 204.33 (year) or 17.03 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunster were around 660 crimes with yearly crime rate of 155.18 (year) or 12.93 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunster)CrimesRank (Dunster)CrimesRank (Dunster)
Taunton East250 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove75 61,294 31,053 3
Wellington109 31,168 5773 5
Taunton North103 41,208 4920 4
Blackdown & Neroche80 5890 7513 11
Minehead75 7997 6707 6
Taunton South64 10738 11633 8
Monkton & North Curry73 8753 10538 9
Lydeard61 13771 9488 13
Watchet & Stogursey64 11738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull61 12583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor31 15460 15407 14
Upper Tone33 14462 14397 15

Dunster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202536
May 202541
April 202533
March 202531
February 202524
January 202523
December 202428
November 202436
October 202448
September 202445
August 202428

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202514
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
December 20243
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Dunster in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dunster postcode area is presented below.

1. Warren Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Birch Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Puffin Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alcombe Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Wry Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Verdun Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Higher Rodhuish Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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