Total Crime Rate
107.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fons George Close area has the 41st highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West , and the 413th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fons George Close (TA1 3SG) in the last 12 months was 107.4 per 1,000 residents and was 48.2% lower than the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West average (207.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 67.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fons George Close (TA1 3SG), the main crime hotspot is near Fons George Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishop's Hull & Taunton West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kinglake Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fons George Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fons George Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Churchill Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Churchill Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fons George Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fons George Close | Under investigation |
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