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Burglary Rates in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Somerset, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Bishop's Hull & Taunton West recorded 72 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

72

4.05 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,529

198.3 per 1,000 residents

20% above the UK average51% above the South West regional average

How does Bishop's Hull & Taunton West rank?

Within Somerset

7 of 55 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

75th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
4
3
7
3
6
3
5
7
10
5
14
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1253
36%
Other Crime
931
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
586
17%
Shoplifting
532
15%
Burglary
72
2%
Robbery
65
2%
Vehicle Crime
48
1%
Drug Offences
33
1%
Theft from Person
9
0%

Property mix in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

Source: Census 2021 · 8,473 households

Detached 20%Semi-detached 20%Terraced 27%Flats 32%

The most common property type in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Bishop's Hull & Taunton West homeowners

Most homes in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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