What is the crime rate in TA5?

As of February 2026, TA5 has a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 residents, based on 58 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in TA5?

The most common crime type in TA5 is Violence and sexual offences with 27 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 46.6% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in TA5?

As of February 2026, TA5 has a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 residents, based on 58 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in TA5?

The most common crime type in TA5 is Violence and sexual offences with 27 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 46.6% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

TA5 Crime Intelligence Report

TA5 recorded 58 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 0.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 14.7% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

Crime Rate

4.61per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

542

Within TA5 district

Somerset West and Taunton

12,572

Estimated population

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Huntworth Lane Map	total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
Larkspur Road Map	total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	4
Chilton Moor Lane Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Possession of weapons: 1	4
Bilberry Lane Map	total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
Green Lane Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Sports/Recreation Area Map	total: 2 Other theft: 2	2
Bramble Road Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Daisy Close Map	total: 2 Other theft: 2	2
Market Way Map	total: 2 Vehicle crime: 2	2
Huntworth Lane Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

58 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

46.6%

Other Theft

12.1%

Criminal Damage & Arson

10.3%

Anti-social Behaviour

10.3%

Vehicle Crime

5.2%

Burglary

5.2%

Public Order

3.4%

Weapons Possession

3.4%

Drug Offences

1.7%

Other Crime

1.7%

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