Crime in Blackdown & Neroche: statistics, rates and trends
795 crimes were recorded in Blackdown & Neroche in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackdown & Neroche at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackdown & Neroche
- Types of crime in Blackdown & Neroche
- Blackdown & Neroche compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackdown & Neroche
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackdown & Neroche
- Population and deprivation in Blackdown & Neroche
- Questions about crime in Blackdown & Neroche
- About this data
795 crimes were recorded in Blackdown & Neroche in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 403 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackdown & Neroche has the 1,589th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackdown & Neroche | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 795 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,104 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackdown & Neroche was highest in the year to July 2025 (831 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (567). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 795 | 87.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 831 | 91.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 761 | 83.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 619 | 68.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 606 | 66.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 670 | 73.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 567 | 62.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 626 | 68.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 608 | 66.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackdown & Neroche 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.
The largest increases were in other theft (+28%) and other crime (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 403 | 44.3 | 1.29 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +4% |
| Public order | 74 | 8.1 | 1.22 | -16% |
| Other theft | 60 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -17% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +18% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +157% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackdown & Neroche
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 50.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackdown & Neroche
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackdown & Neroche
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackdown & Neroche
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackdown & Neroche
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackdown & Neroche
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackdown & Neroche
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackdown & Neroche
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackdown & Neroche
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackdown & Neroche
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackdown & Neroche
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackdown & Neroche
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackdown & Neroche
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackdown & Neroche recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackdown & Neroche, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackdown & Neroche.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackdown & Neroche |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -39% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | +38% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | -13% |
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +215% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +12% |
| Taunton North | 1,073 | 90.0 | +3% |
| Wellington | 1,021 | 71.3 | -18% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -35% |
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 Blackdown & Neroche over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 157 |
| On or near Broughton Lane | 59 |
| On or near Baker'S Lane | 41 |
| On or near Red Lion Court | 31 |
| On or near Solomon'S Hollow | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Priory Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Kelway Road | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near Aspin Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackdown & Neroche 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 | 321 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 7.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 32 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Blackdown & Neroche has an estimated population of 9,104. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackdown & Neroche sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackdown & Neroche |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Blackdown & Neroche a safe place to live?
Blackdown & Neroche recorded 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Blackdown & Neroche?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Blackdown & Neroche going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackdown & Neroche was down 4% on the year before: 795 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 831 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackdown & Neroche?
Blackdown & Neroche 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 Blackdown & Neroche. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.