Crime in Comeytrowe & Trull: statistics, rates and trends
637 crimes were recorded in Comeytrowe & Trull in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Comeytrowe & Trull at a glance
- Crime trends in Comeytrowe & Trull
- Types of crime in Comeytrowe & Trull
- Comeytrowe & Trull compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Comeytrowe & Trull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Comeytrowe & Trull
- Demographics of Comeytrowe & Trull
- Questions about crime in Comeytrowe & Trull
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (124) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,940th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Comeytrowe & Trull | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 637 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,241 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Comeytrowe & Trull peaked in the year to August 2021 (685 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (450). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 637 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 571 | 46.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 515 | 42.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 450 | 36.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 574 | 46.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 685 | 56.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 632 | 51.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 531 | 43.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 488 | 39.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (38% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 31 to 47 and criminal damage and arson rose from 43 to 54, while public order fell from 45 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 21.2 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 124 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Comeytrowe & Trull.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Comeytrowe & Trull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,192 | 118.3 | +127% |
| Taunton South | 828 | 77.5 | +49% |
| Taunton East | 3,722 | 284.2 | +446% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | +89% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 798 | 87.7 | +68% |
| Taunton North | 1,037 | 86.9 | +67% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | +12% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 996 | 75.5 | +45% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Comeytrowe & Trull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Jeffreys' Way” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jeffreys' Way | 57 |
| On or near Mount Street | 29 |
| On or near Tower Street | 28 |
| On or near St John'S Road | 27 |
| On or near Compass Hill | 22 |
| On or near Silver Street | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Mansfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Mary Street | 16 |
| On or near Tower Lane | 16 |
Of the 513 crimes in Comeytrowe & Trull with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 124 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 216 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Comeytrowe & Trull has an estimated population of 12,241 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (36%, against 22%), less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Comeytrowe & Trull average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Comeytrowe & Trull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Comeytrowe & Trull a safe place to live?
Comeytrowe & Trull recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,940th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Comeytrowe & Trull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (124).
Is crime in Comeytrowe & Trull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Comeytrowe & Trull was up 12% on the year before: 637 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 571 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Comeytrowe & Trull?
About 12,241 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Comeytrowe & Trull?
Comeytrowe & Trull 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.