Crime Rate in Taunton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Taunton East

The total recorded crimes in Taunton East, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 257 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taunton East crime rate of 7.05 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 Taunton East, encompassing approximately 36,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-4.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-31.91% decrease)
Taunton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paul Street with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • North Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Taunton East?

To understand the safety of Taunton East, we need to analyze Taunton East 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, Taunton East reported a higher crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 3,991 crimes compared to 1,082. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Taunton East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Taunton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 3,652 crimes compared to 856. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Taunton East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Taunton East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Taunton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Taunton East has recorded 257 crimes with crime rate of 7.05 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Taunton East crimes were 3,991. The crime rate of Taunton East in 2024 was 109.52 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Taunton East were around 3,652 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.22 (year) or 8.35 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Taunton East)CrimesRank (Taunton East)CrimesRank (Taunton East)
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove96 31,294 31,053 3
Taunton North76 71,208 4920 4
Monkton & North Curry85 4753 10538 9
Wellington64 91,168 5773 5
Minehead80 5997 6707 6
Dunster79 6869 8660 7
Blackdown & Neroche73 8890 7513 11
Taunton South61 10738 11633 8
Lydeard39 14771 9488 13
Watchet & Stogursey45 12738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull46 11583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor40 13460 15407 14
Upper Tone30 15462 14397 15

Taunton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (128 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (95 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 1128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 2025101
March 2025128
February 202586
January 202596
December 202486
November 202497
October 2024110
September 2024103
August 2024104
July 2024121

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202526
March 202525
February 202513
January 202518
December 202422
November 202417
October 202427
September 202414
August 202416
July 202412

A total of 583 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202550
March 202548
February 202547
January 202544
December 202436
November 202460
October 202469
September 202456
August 202466
July 202456

A total of 539 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202547
March 202536
February 202524
January 202528
December 202454
November 202458
October 202452
September 202442
August 202495
July 202471

A total of 421 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202538
March 202542
February 202525
January 202521
December 202427
November 202448
October 202443
September 202443
August 202447
July 202456

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202530
February 202510
January 202522
December 202414
November 202416
October 202415
September 202415
August 202416
July 202422

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20258
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241

High Crime Locations Taunton East in May 2025

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

1. Paul Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Deane Gate Avenue (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Alfred Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Magdalene Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Priory Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
10. Outer Circle (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1

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