Crime Statistics for Somerset West and Taunton
Number of Crimes
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 76008. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 816 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 362 in 2016-01. There is a 125% (454) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 590 |
| 2022-05 | 636 |
| 2022-04 | 586 |
| 2022-03 | 536 |
| 2022-02 | 469 |
| 2022-01 | 543 |
| 2021-12 | 541 |
| 2021-11 | 537 |
Number of Reported Bicycle theft Crimes
A person commits bicycle theft if, without consent of the owner or other lawful authority, they take a pedal cycle for their own or another's use, or ride a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority.
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 523. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 12 in 2017-03. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2014-04. There is a 1100% (11) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Bike theft(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 8 |
| 2022-05 | 6 |
| 2022-04 | 5 |
| 2022-03 | 12 |
| 2022-02 | 3 |
| 2022-01 | 4 |
| 2021-12 | 6 |
| 2021-11 | 4 |
Number of Reported Burglarys per Year
Burglary is the act of entering another's premises without authorization in order to commit a crime, such as theft.
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 5020. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 76 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 7 in 2022-01. There is a 985% (69) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Burglary(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 23 |
| 2022-05 | 12 |
| 2022-04 | 28 |
| 2022-03 | 32 |
| 2022-02 | 17 |
| 2022-01 | 7 |
| 2021-12 | 24 |
| 2021-11 | 21 |
Number of Reported Criminal Damage and Arson Crimes per Year
Property damage is damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or act of nature.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 7458. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 89 in 2021-12. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 35 in 2016-01. There is a 154% (54) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 49 |
| 2022-05 | 64 |
| 2022-04 | 61 |
| 2022-03 | 37 |
| 2022-02 | 52 |
| 2022-01 | 61 |
| 2021-12 | 89 |
| 2021-11 | 58 |
Number of Reported Drug Related Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 1132. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 31 in 2013-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2016-04. There is a 3000% (30) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 4 |
| 2022-05 | 4 |
| 2022-04 | 7 |
| 2022-03 | 3 |
| 2022-02 | 6 |
| 2022-01 | 3 |
| 2021-12 | 8 |
| 2021-11 | 8 |
Number of Reported Other Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 2641. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 242 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2012-12. There is a 24100% (241) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 8 |
| 2022-05 | 15 |
| 2022-04 | 12 |
| 2022-03 | 23 |
| 2022-02 | 16 |
| 2022-01 | 7 |
| 2021-12 | 8 |
| 2021-11 | 6 |
Number of Reported Other Thefts per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 5073. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 70 in 2011-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 9 in 2022-02. There is a 677% (61) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 35 |
| 2022-05 | 42 |
| 2022-04 | 24 |
| 2022-03 | 33 |
| 2022-02 | 9 |
| 2022-01 | 25 |
| 2021-12 | 28 |
| 2021-11 | 24 |
Number of Reported Possession of Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 173. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 8 in 2022-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-06. There is a 700% (7) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 4 |
| 2022-05 | 8 |
| 2022-04 | 3 |
| 2022-03 | 4 |
| 2022-02 | 1 |
| 2022-01 | 5 |
| 2021-10 | 5 |
| 2021-09 | 7 |
Number of Reported Public Disorder and Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2013 was 19. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 3 in 2011-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2011-10. There is a 200% (2) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 1 |
| 2013-03 | 1 |
| 2013-01 | 1 |
| 2012-12 | 2 |
| 2012-11 | 1 |
| 2012-10 | 2 |
| 2012-09 | 1 |
| 2012-07 | 1 |
Number of Reported Public Order Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 5046. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 95 in 2021-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 8 in 2014-10. There is a 1087% (87) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 61 |
| 2022-05 | 82 |
| 2022-04 | 68 |
| 2022-03 | 63 |
| 2022-02 | 55 |
| 2022-01 | 57 |
| 2021-12 | 54 |
| 2021-11 | 66 |
Number of Reported Robbery Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 195. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 8 in 2018-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2010-12. There is a 700% (7) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1 |
| 2022-05 | 4 |
| 2022-04 | 2 |
| 2022-03 | 1 |
| 2022-02 | 1 |
| 2022-01 | 4 |
| 2021-12 | 2 |
| 2021-11 | 2 |
Number of Reported Shoplifting Crimes per Year
Shoplifting is the theft of goods from an open retail establishment, typically by concealing a store item on one's person, in pockets, under clothes, or in a bag, and leaving the store without paying.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 2511. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 46 in 2017-03. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 4 in 2021-06. There is a 1050% (42) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 19 |
| 2022-05 | 25 |
| 2022-04 | 17 |
| 2022-03 | 20 |
| 2022-02 | 10 |
| 2022-01 | 13 |
| 2021-12 | 12 |
| 2021-11 | 15 |
Number of Reported Theft of a Person per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 124. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 5 in 2013-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-06. There is a 400% (4) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-05 | 1 |
| 2022-03 | 2 |
| 2022-02 | 1 |
| 2022-01 | 1 |
| 2021-10 | 2 |
| 2021-09 | 1 |
| 2021-08 | 1 |
| 2021-07 | 1 |
Number of Reported Vehicle Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 3510. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 63 in 2018-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 6 in 2015-01. There is a 950% (57) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 38 |
| 2022-05 | 33 |
| 2022-04 | 14 |
| 2022-03 | 19 |
| 2022-02 | 18 |
| 2022-01 | 23 |
| 2021-12 | 23 |
| 2021-11 | 17 |
Number of Reported Violence and Sexual Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 17436. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 274 in 2021-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 48 in 2013-12. There is a 470% (226) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 261 |
| 2022-05 | 261 |
| 2022-04 | 257 |
| 2022-03 | 220 |
| 2022-02 | 220 |
| 2022-01 | 263 |
| 2021-12 | 229 |
| 2021-11 | 241 |
Number of Reported Violent Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2013 was 1994. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 107 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 46 in 2013-02. There is a 132% (61) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 80 |
| 2013-03 | 47 |
| 2013-02 | 46 |
| 2013-01 | 52 |
| 2012-12 | 65 |
| 2012-11 | 63 |
| 2012-10 | 63 |
| 2012-09 | 84 |
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