Sedgemoor South West vs Taunton West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Sedgemoor South West Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Taunton West Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Sedgemoor South West vs Taunton West Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sedgemoor South West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,161 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      8.3% 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 Sedgemoor South West
      B Taunton West
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,161
      1,394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,250
      1,400
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sedgemoor South West
      B Taunton West
      Violent Crime
      549 ↓12%
      627 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      185 ↑11%
      166 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      75 ↑12%
      90 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓12%
      24 ↓51%
      Burglary
      38 ↓42%
      45 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓16%
      88 ↑4%
      Drugs
      11 ↓15%
      19 ↑217%
      Public Order
      101 ↓16%
      170 ↑14%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑53%
      97 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓13%
      13 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑8%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sedgemoor South West safer than Taunton West?

      Sedgemoor South West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,161 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 Sedgemoor South West vs Taunton West?

      Sedgemoor South West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Sedgemoor South West and Taunton West?

      In Sedgemoor South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (549 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 Sedgemoor South West and Taunton West?

      Sedgemoor South West recorded 185 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 Sedgemoor South West vs Taunton West?

      Violent crime in Sedgemoor South West totalled 549 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 Sedgemoor South West and Taunton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sedgemoor South West recorded 1,250 crimes (now 1,161, a change of -7.1%). Taunton West recorded 1,400 crimes previously (now 1,394, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sedgemoor South West 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. Sedgemoor South West has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Taunton West has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sedgemoor South West and Taunton West?

      Sedgemoor South West 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 Sedgemoor South West 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 Sedgemoor South West or Taunton West on a crime map?

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

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