Crime in Taunton North: statistics, rates and trends
1,073 crimes were recorded in Taunton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Taunton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Taunton North
- Types of crime in Taunton North
- Taunton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Taunton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Taunton North
- Population and deprivation in Taunton North
- Questions about crime in Taunton North
- About this data
1,073 crimes were recorded in Taunton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 528 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Taunton North has the 1,497th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Taunton North | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,073 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.0 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,927 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Taunton North was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (964). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,073 | 90.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,105 | 92.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,019 | 85.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 964 | 80.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,177 | 98.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,122 | 94.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,037 | 86.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,052 | 88.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,002 | 84.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 133 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Taunton North 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.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+47%) and burglary (+13%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 528 | 44.3 | 1.29 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 13.7 | 0.89 | +11% |
| Public order | 91 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -29% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.4 | 0.54 | +47% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +12% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.3 | 1.11 | -7% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.68 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.92 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +17% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -45% |
Violence and sexual offences in Taunton North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Taunton North recorded 528 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Taunton North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Taunton North recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Taunton North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Taunton North recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Taunton North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Taunton North recorded 58 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Taunton North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Taunton North recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Taunton North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Taunton North recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Taunton North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Taunton North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Taunton North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Taunton North recorded 29 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 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Taunton North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Taunton North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Taunton North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Taunton North recorded 11 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 down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Taunton North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Taunton North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Taunton North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Taunton North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Taunton North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Taunton North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Taunton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Taunton North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Taunton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +9% |
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +206% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | +34% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | -15% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -41% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | -16% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -37% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | -3% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Barlinch Close | 46 |
| On or near The Shaulders | 42 |
| On or near Massingham Park | 36 |
| On or near Edward Court | 32 |
| On or near Ladymead Road | 30 |
| On or near Lyngford Square | 28 |
| On or near Abbey Close | 28 |
| On or near Slapes Close | 25 |
| On or near Bagborough Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Taunton North 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 | 480 | 44.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 17.6% |
| Not recorded | 163 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 30 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Taunton North has an estimated population of 11,927. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Taunton North sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Taunton North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Taunton North a safe place to live?
Taunton North recorded 90.0 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 Taunton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 528 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Taunton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Taunton North was down 3% on the year before: 1,073 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,105 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Taunton North?
Taunton North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.