Crime in Taunton South: statistics, rates and trends
828 crimes were recorded in Taunton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Taunton South
- Questions about crime in Taunton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (400), anti-social behaviour (115) and criminal damage and arson (74) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,934th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Taunton South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 828 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.5 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,687 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Taunton South of any year here (828 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 828 | 77.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 700 | 65.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 628 | 58.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 621 | 58.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 823 | 77.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 698 | 65.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 799 | 74.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 749 | 70.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 701 | 65.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (59% below) and shoplifting (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 46 and criminal damage and arson rose from 50 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 37.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 10.8 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 4.3 | 8.5 | +119% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Taunton South; the highest is Taunton East (284.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Comeytrowe & Trull (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Taunton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton East | 3,722 | 284.2 | +267% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 637 | 52.0 | -33% |
| Taunton North | 1,037 | 86.9 | +12% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,192 | 118.3 | +53% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | +27% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 798 | 87.7 | +13% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 996 | 75.5 | -3% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Taunton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lisieux Way” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lisieux Way | 55 |
| On or near Keats Road | 49 |
| On or near Hornbeam Close | 38 |
| On or near Wordsworth Drive | 29 |
| On or near Bishop Fox Drive | 27 |
| On or near Milton Road | 22 |
| On or near Broughton Close | 21 |
| On or near Shelley Grove | 21 |
| On or near Byron Road | 19 |
| On or near Normandy Drive | 19 |
Of the 713 crimes in Taunton South with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 348 | 48.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Taunton South has an estimated population of 10,687 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Taunton South average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Taunton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Taunton South a safe place to live?
Taunton South recorded 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,934th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Taunton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Taunton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Taunton South was up 18% on the year before: 828 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 700 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Taunton South?
About 10,687 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Taunton South?
Taunton South 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.