Crime Rate in Upper Tone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Tone

The total recorded crimes in Upper Tone, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Tone crime rate of 9.78 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 Upper Tone, encompassing approximately 3,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Upper Tone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gardeners Close with total crimes: 6
  • Plain Pond with total crimes: 3
  • Saxon Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Upper Tone?

To understand the safety of Upper Tone, we need to analyze Upper Tone 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, Upper Tone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 462 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Tone recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Upper Tone had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 397 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Tone recorded fewer 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, Upper Tone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Upper Tone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upper Tone has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 9.78 ranking 15th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Tone crimes were 462. The crime rate of Upper Tone in 2024 was 150.61 (year) or 12.55 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Tone were around 397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.42 (year) or 10.78 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Tone)CrimesRank (Upper Tone)CrimesRank (Upper Tone)
Taunton East257 13,991 13,652 1
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 Tone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202515
February 202516
January 202514
December 202421
November 202426
October 202415
September 202412
August 202417
July 202428
June 202448
May 202417

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Upper Tone in May 2025

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

1. Gardeners Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Plain Pond (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Saxon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Challick Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Northgate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. West Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oake Acres (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blagrove'S Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Nynehead Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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