Crime in Monkton & North Curry: statistics, rates and trends
997 crimes were recorded in Monkton & North Curry in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Monkton & North Curry at a glance
- Crime trends in Monkton & North Curry
- Types of crime in Monkton & North Curry
- Monkton & North Curry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Monkton & North Curry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monkton & North Curry
- Population and deprivation in Monkton & North Curry
- Questions about crime in Monkton & North Curry
- About this data
997 crimes were recorded in Monkton & North Curry in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 397 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Monkton & North Curry has the 2,004th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Monkton & North Curry | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 997 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,192 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Monkton & North Curry was highest in the year to July 2026 (997 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (615). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 | 997 | 75.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 771 | 58.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 628 | 47.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 621 | 47.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 618 | 46.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 625 | 47.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 615 | 46.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 665 | 50.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 661 | 50.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monkton & North Curry 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and criminal damage and arson (+71%). The largest falls were in other theft (-31%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 397 | 30.1 | 0.88 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 13.5 | 1.63 | +84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +6% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.1 | 0.91 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +71% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +68% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.2 | 1.04 | +61% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 1.11 | +500% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +80% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Monkton & North Curry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monkton & North Curry recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Monkton & North Curry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monkton & North Curry recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Monkton & North Curry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monkton & North Curry recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Monkton & North Curry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monkton & North Curry recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Monkton & North Curry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monkton & North Curry recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Monkton & North Curry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monkton & North Curry recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Monkton & North Curry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monkton & North Curry recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Monkton & North Curry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monkton & North Curry recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Monkton & North Curry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monkton & North Curry recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Monkton & North Curry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Monkton & North Curry recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Monkton & North Curry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monkton & North Curry recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Monkton & North Curry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monkton & North Curry recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Monkton & North Curry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monkton & North Curry recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Monkton & North Curry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monkton & North Curry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monkton & North Curry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +264% |
| Taunton North | 1,073 | 90.0 | +19% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | +1% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +30% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | +59% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -29% |
| North Petherton | 1,157 | 96.4 | +28% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | +16% |
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 Monkton & North Curry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 160 |
| On or near Heron Gate | 119 |
| On or near Beacon Close | 53 |
| On or near School Road | 40 |
| On or near Glebelands | 26 |
| On or near Tristram Drive | 26 |
| On or near Leaches Mead | 23 |
| On or near Greenway | 19 |
| On or near Roys Place | 18 |
| On or near Leighton Drive | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monkton & North Curry 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 | 352 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 7.4% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 5.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
Monkton & North Curry has an estimated population of 13,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monkton & North Curry sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Monkton & North Curry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Monkton & North Curry a safe place to live?
Monkton & North Curry recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Monkton & North Curry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (178).
Is crime in Monkton & North Curry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkton & North Curry was up 29% on the year before: 997 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 771 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Monkton & North Curry?
Monkton & North Curry 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 Monkton & North Curry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.