Safety in Taunton

Taunton in South West scores 50/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

7,779

Rate per 1,000

138.7

1-year trend

-0.5%

3-year trend

+3.6%

5-year trend

+11.8%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

18

Per 1,000 residents

0.3

Data last updated: 15 August 2026