Taunton North vs Devauden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Taunton North Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Taunton North vs Devauden Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Taunton North
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,450 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.3% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Taunton North
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,450
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,710
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.3%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Taunton North
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      1,093 ↑50%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      326 ↑44%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      122 ↑58%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↑104%
      2
      Burglary
      59 ↑51%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↑5%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      16 ↑23%
      0
      Public Order
      259 ↑73%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      42 ↑121%
      0
      Shoplifting
      273 ↑9%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑178%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓7%
      0
      Other Crime
      41 ↑17%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Taunton North safer than Devauden?

      Taunton North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,450 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Taunton North vs Devauden?

      Taunton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -68.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Taunton North and Devauden?

      In Taunton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,093 incidents). In Devauden, 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 Devauden?

      Taunton North recorded 326 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 4. 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 Devauden?

      Violent crime in Taunton North totalled 1,093 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Taunton North and Devauden 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%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Taunton North and Devauden?

      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 Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Taunton North and Devauden?

      Taunton North falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Devauden is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Taunton North and Devauden?

      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 Devauden on a crime map?

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

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