Broadmead vs Taunton West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadmead Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Taunton West Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Broadmead vs Taunton West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadmead
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      6,603 crimes / 12m
      ↑109.7% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Taunton West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,394 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadmead
      B Taunton West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,603
      1,394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,149
      1,400
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑109.7%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadmead
      B Taunton West
      Violent Crime
      1,719 ↑178%
      627 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,133 ↑208%
      166 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      565 ↑86%
      90 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      241 ↑330%
      24 ↓51%
      Burglary
      239 ↑420%
      45 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑175%
      88 ↑4%
      Drugs
      129 ↑316%
      19 ↑217%
      Public Order
      799 ↑86%
      170 ↑14%
      Robbery
      208 ↑110%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      916 ↓1%
      97 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      99 ↑98%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      137 ↑90%
      13 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑78%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑417%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Taunton West is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadmead safer than Taunton West?

      Broadmead has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,603 crimes in the last 12 months. Taunton West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,394 crimes. Taunton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadmead vs Taunton West?

      Broadmead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +109.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Taunton West shows -0.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadmead and Taunton West?

      In Broadmead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,719 incidents). In Taunton West, it is Violent Crime (627 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadmead and Taunton West?

      Broadmead recorded 1,133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Taunton West recorded 166. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Broadmead vs Taunton West?

      Violent crime in Broadmead totalled 1,719 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 627 in Taunton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadmead and Taunton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadmead recorded 3,149 crimes (now 6,603, a change of +109.7%). Taunton West recorded 1,400 crimes previously (now 1,394, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadmead and Taunton West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Broadmead has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Taunton West has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadmead and Taunton West?

      Broadmead falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Taunton West is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Broadmead and Taunton West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Broadmead or Taunton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadmead and Taunton West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.