Crime in Taunton East: statistics, rates and trends
3,722 crimes were recorded in Taunton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 284.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Taunton East
- Questions about crime in Taunton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,283), shoplifting (660) and anti-social behaviour (611) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 84th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Taunton East | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,722 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 284.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,098 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Taunton East peaked in the year to August 2018 (4,159 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,980). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,722 | 284.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,349 | 255.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,670 | 280.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,723 | 284.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,800 | 290.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,980 | 227.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,498 | 267.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,829 | 292.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,159 | 317.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 370 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Taunton East recorded notably more shoplifting (6.0 times the national rate), robbery (4.8 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (4.0 times the national rate), and notably less drugs (32% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 42 to 86 and vehicle crime rose from 39 to 79, while other theft fell from 249 to 196 and public order fell from 399 to 330.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,283 | 98.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 660 | 50.4 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 611 | 46.6 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 330 | 25.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 17.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 196 | 15.0 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 104 | 7.9 | 3.6 | +73% |
| Robbery | 86 | 6.6 | 1.4 | +105% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +103% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 3.3 | 0.8 | +39% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Taunton East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Taunton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton South | 828 | 77.5 | -73% |
| Taunton North | 1,037 | 86.9 | -69% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | -65% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,192 | 118.3 | -58% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 637 | 52.0 | -82% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 996 | 75.5 | -73% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 798 | 87.7 | -69% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | -80% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Taunton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (416).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 416 |
| On or near Paul Street | 230 |
| On or near Parking Area | 184 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 172 |
| On or near North Street | 139 |
| On or near East Reach | 118 |
| On or near Deane Gate Avenue | 109 |
| On or near Billet Street | 94 |
| On or near Priory Park | 94 |
| On or near Alfred Street | 92 |
Of the 3,111 crimes in Taunton East with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 611 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,203 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,038 | 33.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 288 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 199 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 192 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Taunton East has an estimated population of 13,098 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Taunton East average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Taunton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Taunton East a safe place to live?
Taunton East recorded 284.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 84th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Taunton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,283 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (660).
Is crime in Taunton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Taunton East was up 11% on the year before: 3,722 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,349 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Taunton East?
About 13,098 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Taunton East?
Taunton East 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.