Crime in Blackdown & Neroche: statistics, rates and trends
798 crimes were recorded in Blackdown & Neroche in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Blackdown & Neroche
- Questions about crime in Blackdown & Neroche
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (406), anti-social behaviour (97) and public order (70) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,577th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blackdown & Neroche | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 798 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,104 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackdown & Neroche peaked in the year to August 2025 (835 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (563). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 798 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 835 | 91.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 733 | 80.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 656 | 72.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 599 | 65.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 666 | 73.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 563 | 61.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 638 | 70.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 618 | 67.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackdown & Neroche recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (30% above the national rate) and other crime (30% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (38% below) and anti-social behaviour (31% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 28 and other theft rose from 47 to 62, while burglary fell from 44 to 29 and criminal damage and arson fell from 64 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 44.6 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 70 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 62 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackdown & Neroche; the highest is Taunton East (284.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Comeytrowe & Trull (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackdown & Neroche |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 637 | 52.0 | -41% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,192 | 118.3 | +35% |
| Taunton South | 828 | 77.5 | -12% |
| Taunton East | 3,722 | 284.2 | +224% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | +12% |
| Taunton North | 1,037 | 86.9 | -1% |
| Wellington | 1,048 | 73.1 | -17% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Blackdown & Neroche over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 167 |
| On or near Broughton Lane | 57 |
| On or near Baker'S Lane | 44 |
| On or near Red Lion Court | 28 |
| On or near Priory Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Solomon'S Hollow | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Kelway Road | 20 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Meyer Close | 18 |
Of the 701 crimes in Blackdown & Neroche with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 326 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 24.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 34 | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Blackdown & Neroche has an estimated population of 9,104 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackdown & Neroche average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Blackdown & Neroche | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blackdown & Neroche a safe place to live?
Blackdown & Neroche recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,577th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Blackdown & Neroche?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Blackdown & Neroche going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackdown & Neroche was down 4% on the year before: 798 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 835 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackdown & Neroche?
About 9,104 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackdown & Neroche?
Blackdown & Neroche 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.