Old City Docks vs Taunton North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Old City Docks Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Taunton North Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Old City Docks vs Taunton North Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old City Docks
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      7,469 crimes / 12m
      ↑90.6% trend
      33.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Taunton North
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,937 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.4% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old City Docks
      B Taunton North
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,469
      1,937
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,919
      1,723
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑90.6%
      ↑12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.1%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old City Docks
      B Taunton North
      Violent Crime
      2,140 ↑86%
      919 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,696 ↑120%
      231 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      713 ↑83%
      105 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      274 ↑101%
      35 ↓3%
      Burglary
      302 ↑103%
      45 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      371 ↑72%
      101 ↓22%
      Drugs
      139 ↑121%
      13 ↑0%
      Public Order
      812 ↑65%
      220 ↑43%
      Robbery
      185 ↑153%
      28 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      411 ↑219%
      176 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      95 ↑32%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      202 ↑6%
      15 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑71%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      93 ↑52%
      36 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Taunton North is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old City Docks safer than Taunton North?

      Old City Docks has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,469 crimes in the last 12 months. Taunton North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,937 crimes. Taunton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old City Docks vs Taunton North?

      Old City Docks shows a year-on-year crime trend of +90.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Taunton North shows +12.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old City Docks and Taunton North?

      In Old City Docks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,140 incidents). In Taunton North, it is Violent Crime (919 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old City Docks and Taunton North?

      Old City Docks recorded 1,696 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Taunton North recorded 231. 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 Old City Docks vs Taunton North?

      Violent crime in Old City Docks totalled 2,140 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 919 in Taunton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old City Docks and Taunton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old City Docks recorded 3,919 crimes (now 7,469, a change of +90.6%). Taunton North recorded 1,723 crimes previously (now 1,937, +12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old City Docks and Taunton North?

      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. Old City Docks has a resolution rate of 33.1% and Taunton North has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old City Docks and Taunton North?

      Old City Docks falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Taunton North 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 Old City Docks and Taunton North?

      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 Old City Docks or Taunton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old City Docks and Taunton North. 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.