February 2026 Source: Police.uk
TA21 Crime Intelligence Report
TA21 recorded 152 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 12.6% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 17.8% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
152trending_up +12.6% vs last month
Crime Rate
7.22per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
767
Within TA21 district
Somerset West and Taunton
21,043
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol Station Map | total: 12 Violence and sexual offences: 10 Public order: 1 | 12 |
| Fore Street Map | total: 11 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 11 |
| Grooms Orchard Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Public order: 2 | 6 |
| Cornhill Map | total: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 5 |
| Oaken Ground Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| Red Lion Court Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| Kelway Road Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Priory Gardens Map | total: 3 Burglary: 1 Public order: 1 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
82
53.9%
Anti-social Behaviour
19
12.5%
Public Order
19
12.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
10
6.6%
Vehicle Crime
7
4.6%
Shoplifting
5
3.3%
Burglary
5
3.3%
Drug Offences
2
1.3%
Other Theft
2
1.3%
Other Crime
1
0.7%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +12.6%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +17.8%
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