Crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,212 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- Types of crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- Bishop's Hull & Taunton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- Population and deprivation in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- About this data
1,212 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 503 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West has the 824th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,212 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,072 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,336 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (919). Over the whole period it rose 28%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,212 | 120.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,239 | 123.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,071 | 106.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,091 | 108.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,336 | 132.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 919 | 91.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,012 | 100.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,035 | 102.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 949 | 94.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
| August 2025 | 113 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+11%). The largest falls were in burglary (-41%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 503 | 49.9 | 1.46 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 17.5 | 1.14 | +9% |
| Public order | 159 | 15.8 | 2.38 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 12.2 | 1.47 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 8.2 | 1.22 | +9% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +8% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +31% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.5 | 1.81 | +25% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.5 | 1.10 | -17% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishop's Hull & Taunton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -56% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | -18% |
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +129% |
| Taunton North | 1,073 | 90.0 | -25% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | -37% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | -27% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -53% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | -37% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 246 |
| On or near Chip Lane | 98 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 68 |
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Station Road | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 46 |
| On or near Smithy | 37 |
| On or near Musgrove Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 397 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 275 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 176 | 14.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West has an estimated population of 10,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Bishop's Hull & Taunton West a safe place to live?
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
Is crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West was down 2% on the year before: 1,212 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,239 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishop's Hull & Taunton West?
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bishop's Hull & Taunton West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.