Taunton North vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Taunton North vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taunton North safer than Lower Culm & Upper Culm?
Taunton North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,450 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Culm & Upper Culm has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. Lower Culm & Upper Culm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Taunton North vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm?
Taunton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Culm & Upper Culm shows -16.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Taunton North and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?
In Taunton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,093 incidents). In Lower Culm & Upper Culm, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Taunton North and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?
Taunton North recorded 326 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 North vs Lower Culm & Upper Culm?
Violent crime in Taunton North totalled 1,093 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 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 North and Lower Culm & Upper Culm in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Taunton North recorded 1,710 crimes (now 2,450, a change of +43.3%). Lower Culm & Upper Culm recorded 18 crimes previously (now 15, -16.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Taunton North 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 North has a resolution rate of 25.4% 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 North and Lower Culm & Upper Culm?
Taunton North 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 North 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 North or Lower Culm & Upper Culm on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Taunton North 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.