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Crime in Taunton

Taunton had 1,959 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 145.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 152% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

TA1, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Taunton

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145.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common701 in 3 months

Month by month

625 Mar 671 Apr 680 May 574 Jun 716 Jul 669 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Taunton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence70136%
shoplifting39020%
anti-social behaviour33817%
criminal damage1287%
theft975%
public order905%
vehicle crime533%
burglary493%

Taunton against Somerset

TypeTaunton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence5225.2▼ 8%
Burglary3.62▼ 18%
Vehicle crime3.92▲ 4%
Anti-social behaviour25.18.9▲ 7%
Theft and robbery12.14.6▲ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wilton236.50%
North Town210.1▼ 9%
Obridge159.5▲ 14%
Lambrook159.3▲ 2%
Taunton145.4▼ 1%
Frieze Hill96.3▼ 12%
Sherford33.5▼ 27%
See every Somerset area ranked on the crime in Somerset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Taunton a safe area?

Taunton had about 145.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Taunton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (701), followed by shoplifting (390) and anti-social behaviour (338).