Taunton Central vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm

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
      79/100
      Lower Culm & Upper Culm Devon & Cornwall Police

      Taunton Central vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm 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
      79/100
      Safe
      Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      18 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Taunton Central
      B Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,630
      18
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,686
      14
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Taunton Central
      B Lower Culm & Upper Culm
      Violent Crime
      1,338 ↑6%
      3 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      580 ↓5%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Theft
      213 ↑1%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑15%
      0
      Burglary
      73 ↑9%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      35 ↑52%
      0
      Public Order
      404 ↓5%
      5 ↑400%
      Robbery
      68 ↑3%
      0
      Shoplifting
      526 ↓15%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓14%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓29%
      0
      Other Crime
      55 ↑49%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Taunton Central safer than Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Taunton Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,630 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Culm & Upper Culm has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 18 crimes. Lower Culm & Upper Culm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Taunton Central vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Taunton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Culm & Upper Culm shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Taunton Central and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      In Taunton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,338 incidents). In Lower Culm & Upper Culm, it is Public Order (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Taunton Central and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Taunton Central recorded 580 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Culm & Upper Culm recorded 3. 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 Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Violent crime in Taunton Central totalled 1,338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Lower Culm & Upper Culm. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Taunton Central and Lower Culm & Upper Culm 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%). Lower Culm & Upper Culm recorded 14 crimes previously (now 18, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Taunton Central and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      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 Lower Culm & Upper Culm has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Taunton Central and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      Taunton Central falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Lower Culm & Upper Culm is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Taunton Central and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?

      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 Lower Culm & Upper Culm on a crime map?

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

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