Taunton Central vs Yeovil Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Taunton Central Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Yeovil Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Taunton Central vs Yeovil Rural Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Taunton Central
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,630 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Yeovil Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Taunton Central
      B Yeovil Rural
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,630
      1,091
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,686
      1,056
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Taunton Central
      B Yeovil Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,338 ↑6%
      473 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      580 ↓5%
      150 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      213 ↑1%
      89 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑15%
      31 ↑11%
      Burglary
      73 ↑9%
      39 ↑77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↓7%
      83 ↓17%
      Drugs
      35 ↑52%
      14 ↑250%
      Public Order
      404 ↓5%
      96 ↑10%
      Robbery
      68 ↑3%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      526 ↓15%
      73 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓20%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓29%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑49%
      27 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Taunton Central is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Taunton Central safer than Yeovil Rural?

      Taunton Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,630 crimes in the last 12 months. Yeovil Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. Taunton Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Taunton Central vs Yeovil Rural?

      Taunton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Yeovil Rural shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Taunton Central and Yeovil Rural?

      In Taunton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,338 incidents). In Yeovil Rural, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Taunton Central and Yeovil Rural?

      Taunton Central recorded 580 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yeovil Rural recorded 150. 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 Taunton Central vs Yeovil Rural?

      Violent crime in Taunton Central totalled 1,338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Yeovil Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Taunton Central and Yeovil Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Taunton Central recorded 3,686 crimes (now 3,630, a change of -1.5%). Yeovil Rural recorded 1,056 crimes previously (now 1,091, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Taunton Central and Yeovil Rural?

      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. Taunton Central has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Yeovil Rural has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Taunton Central and Yeovil Rural?

      Taunton Central falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Yeovil Rural 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 Taunton Central and Yeovil Rural?

      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 Taunton Central or Yeovil Rural on a crime map?

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

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