Crime in Taunton East: statistics, rates and trends
3,607 crimes were recorded in Taunton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 275.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Taunton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Taunton East
- Types of crime in Taunton East
- Taunton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Taunton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Taunton East
- Population and deprivation in Taunton East
- Questions about crime in Taunton East
- About this data
3,607 crimes were recorded in Taunton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 275.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,274 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Taunton East has the 94th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Taunton East | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,607 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 275.4 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,098 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Taunton East was highest in the year to July 2018 (4,144 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,989). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 3,607 | 275.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,467 | 264.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,656 | 279.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,763 | 287.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,702 | 282.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,989 | 228.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,469 | 264.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,894 | 297.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,144 | 316.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 329 |
| June 2026 | 295 |
| May 2026 | 344 |
| April 2026 | 327 |
| March 2026 | 312 |
| February 2026 | 263 |
| January 2026 | 283 |
| December 2025 | 304 |
| November 2025 | 265 |
| October 2025 | 349 |
| September 2025 | 281 |
| August 2025 | 255 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Taunton East 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, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in burglary (+95%) and robbery (+83%). The largest falls were in other theft (-21%) and public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,274 | 97.3 | 2.84 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 603 | 46.0 | 3.00 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 571 | 43.6 | 5.26 | +10% |
| Public order | 340 | 26.0 | 3.91 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 213 | 16.3 | 2.40 | +9% |
| Other theft | 193 | 14.7 | 2.30 | -21% |
| Burglary | 109 | 8.3 | 2.35 | +95% |
| Robbery | 84 | 6.4 | 4.75 | +83% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.6 | 1.15 | +76% |
| Other crime | 48 | 3.7 | 1.74 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 3.2 | 3.90 | +17% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.4 | 1.42 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Taunton East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Taunton East recorded 1,274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (97.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Taunton East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Taunton East recorded 603 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Taunton East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Taunton East recorded 571 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Taunton East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Taunton East recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Taunton East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Taunton East recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Taunton East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Taunton East recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Taunton East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Taunton East recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Taunton East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Taunton East recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Taunton East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Taunton East recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Taunton East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Taunton East recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Taunton East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Taunton East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Taunton East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Taunton East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Taunton East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Taunton East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Taunton East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Taunton East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Taunton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Taunton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Taunton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | -72% |
| Taunton North | 1,073 | 90.0 | -67% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | -64% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | -56% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -81% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | -73% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | -68% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -79% |
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 Taunton East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 374 |
| On or near Paul Street | 201 |
| On or near Parking Area | 183 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 145 |
| On or near North Street | 141 |
| On or near East Reach | 121 |
| On or near Deane Gate Avenue | 105 |
| On or near Priory Park | 104 |
| On or near Billet Street | 94 |
| On or near Trinity Road | 90 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Taunton East 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 | 1,184 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 924 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 603 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 285 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 238 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 184 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 80 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.3% |
Taunton East has an estimated population of 13,098. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Taunton East sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Taunton East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.2% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.2% |
Is Taunton East a safe place to live?
Taunton East recorded 275.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Taunton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (603).
Is crime in Taunton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Taunton East was up 4% on the year before: 3,607 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,467 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Taunton East?
Taunton East 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 Taunton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.