WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Crime in Blackdown & Neroche, Somerset West and Taunton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blackdown & Neroche, localized within Somerset West and Taunton.

Total Crimes

88
trending_up +54.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

69.73per 1k
trending_up +2.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,913

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences32
Anti-social Behaviour21
Other Theft11
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Vehicle Crime4
Shoplifting4
Public Order3
Burglary2
Bicycle Theft1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
17
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 6
6
On or near Broughton Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1
6
On or near Kelway Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Baker'S Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Parkway Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Parker Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Solomon'S Hollow Map
Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1
2

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Local Rank

#8safest in Somerset West and Taunton

City Average

85.67per 1k

Local Policing

Honiton Rural

Devon & Cornwall Police

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Local Priorities

Rural Crime & Engagement

Rural crime is an issue for large areas of the country, but it tends to go unreported. It can impact on insurance premiums, food prices, the environment, and can damage local communities.

The Honiton Neighbourhood Team are conducting a visible presence in the rural community to offer reassurance and crime prevention. The aim is to improve connectivity with the rural communities and provide education to users of our beautiful countryside. This includes attending rural events to gain knowledge about the issues effecting the rural communities and to offer the crime prevention advice.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Engagement with rural communities has resulted in:
-A continued decrease in Rural Burglaries over the last month
-Uptake in patrols around targeted areas

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Anti-Social Driving & Vehicle Offences
There will be an increased focus on Road Safety within our rural communities to reduce collisions, improve driver behaviours and increase community confidence through visible, intelligence led road policing activity. This will include conducting speed checks in identified hotspot areas, supporting and expanding Community Speed Watch Activity, address vehicle related ASB through engagement and enforcement, and promoting road safety awareness.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Stops on vehicles in these areas continue and education, or enforcement is used where appropriate.
-2 S59 warnings issued on vehicles

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Community Engagements
Engagement is key for us at Honiton and, over the coming month, we will be at the following events in your area:

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Plymtree - Parish Council meeting
5th May 1930hrs

Combe Raleigh – Annual Parish Council meeting (TBC)
7th May 1900hrs

Offwell – Parish Council Meeting (TBC)
20th May 1930hrs

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Offwell Fete

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1:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Offwell Village Hall, Honiton

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