Crime in Taunton South: statistics, rates and trends
815 crimes were recorded in Taunton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Taunton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Taunton South
- Types of crime in Taunton South
- Taunton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Taunton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Taunton South
- Population and deprivation in Taunton South
- Questions about crime in Taunton South
- About this data
815 crimes were recorded in Taunton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 392 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Taunton South has the 1,984th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Taunton South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 815 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,687 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Taunton South was highest in the year to July 2022 (822 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (616). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 815 | 76.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 692 | 64.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 616 | 57.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 637 | 59.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 822 | 76.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 719 | 67.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 770 | 72.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 744 | 69.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 708 | 66.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Taunton South 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and criminal damage and arson (+67%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 36.7 | 1.07 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +67% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 4.3 | 0.52 | +84% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +32% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +110% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +40% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +133% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Taunton South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Taunton South recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Taunton South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Taunton South recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Taunton South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Taunton South recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Taunton South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Taunton South recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Taunton South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Taunton South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Taunton South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Taunton South recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Taunton South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Taunton South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Taunton South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Taunton South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Taunton South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Taunton South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Taunton South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Taunton South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Taunton South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Taunton South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Taunton South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Taunton South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Taunton South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Taunton South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Taunton South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Taunton South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Taunton South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Taunton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Taunton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +261% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -30% |
| Taunton North | 1,073 | 90.0 | +18% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | +58% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +29% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | +15% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | -1% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -25% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lisieux Way | 56 |
| On or near Keats Road | 48 |
| On or near Hornbeam Close | 36 |
| On or near Wordsworth Drive | 29 |
| On or near Bishop Fox Drive | 27 |
| On or near Milton Road | 23 |
| On or near Broughton Close | 20 |
| On or near Shelley Grove | 20 |
| On or near Normandy Drive | 18 |
| On or near Holway Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Taunton South 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 | 348 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 14.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 7.0% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Taunton South has an estimated population of 10,687. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Taunton South sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Taunton South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Taunton South a safe place to live?
Taunton South recorded 76.3 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 Taunton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Taunton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Taunton South was up 18% on the year before: 815 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 692 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Taunton South?
Taunton South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.