Crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove: statistics, rates and trends
1,055 crimes were recorded in Rowbarton & Staplegrove in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove at a glance
- Crime trends in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
- Types of crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
- Rowbarton & Staplegrove compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
- Population and deprivation in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
- Questions about crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
- About this data
1,055 crimes were recorded in Rowbarton & Staplegrove in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 453 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rowbarton & Staplegrove has the 1,285th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rowbarton & Staplegrove | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,055 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.2 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,743 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,265 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (943). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 1,055 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,265 | 117.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,084 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 980 | 91.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,059 | 98.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 943 | 87.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,082 | 100.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,165 | 108.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,124 | 104.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rowbarton & Staplegrove 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, public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 42.2 | 1.23 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 176 | 16.4 | 1.98 | -23% |
| Public order | 93 | 8.7 | 1.30 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 8.5 | 0.55 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -18% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.9 | 2.26 | +186% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.9 | 1.38 | +82% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 186% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rowbarton & Staplegrove, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rowbarton & Staplegrove.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rowbarton & Staplegrove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton North | 1,073 | 90.0 | -8% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | +23% |
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +180% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -46% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | -22% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -42% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | -23% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | -11% |
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 Rowbarton & Staplegrove over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 209 |
| On or near Rydon Lane | 55 |
| On or near Taunton | 54 |
| On or near Nightclub | 52 |
| On or near Wellesley Street | 37 |
| On or near Black Horse Lane | 34 |
| On or near Mallory Close | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Pyrland Fields | 24 |
| On or near Glenwood Gardens | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rowbarton & Staplegrove 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 | 393 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 236 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 8.7% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 6.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Rowbarton & Staplegrove has an estimated population of 10,743. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rowbarton & Staplegrove sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rowbarton & Staplegrove |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Rowbarton & Staplegrove a safe place to live?
Rowbarton & Staplegrove recorded 98.2 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 Rowbarton & Staplegrove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (176).
Is crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rowbarton & Staplegrove was down 17% on the year before: 1,055 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,265 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rowbarton & Staplegrove?
Rowbarton & Staplegrove 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 Rowbarton & Staplegrove. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.