Crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,192 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 118.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (498), anti-social behaviour (169) and public order (148) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 847th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,192 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.3 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,072 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,367 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (922). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,192 | 118.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,230 | 122.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,094 | 108.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,058 | 105.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,367 | 135.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 922 | 91.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,035 | 102.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,017 | 101.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 981 | 97.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded notably more public order (2.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (56% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (44% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (44% below) and other theft (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 107 to 133 and criminal damage and arson rose from 73 to 84, while other theft fell from 72 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 | 49.4 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 16.8 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 148 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 133 | 13.2 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishop's Hull & Taunton West; the highest is Taunton East (284.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Comeytrowe & Trull (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 637 | 52.0 | -56% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | -17% |
| Taunton East | 3,722 | 284.2 | +140% |
| Taunton North | 1,037 | 86.9 | -27% |
| Taunton South | 828 | 77.5 | -35% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 798 | 87.7 | -26% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | -51% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 996 | 75.5 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (241).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 241 |
| On or near Chip Lane | 106 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Station Road | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Smithy | 40 |
| On or near Musgrove Road | 37 |
Of the 1,023 crimes in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 301 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West has an estimated population of 10,072 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishop's Hull & Taunton West a safe place to live?
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 118.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 847th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 498 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West was down 3% on the year before: 1,192 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,230 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishop's Hull & Taunton West?
About 10,072 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishop's Hull & Taunton West?
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.