Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highfield area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West , and the 155th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Highfield (TA1 5JF) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 93.6% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY).
In the area around Highfield (TA1 5JF), the main crime hotspot is near Jeffreys' Way. Police recorded 61 crimes here, including 35 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Bakers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jeffreys' Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jeffreys' Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Jeffreys' Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Jeffreys' Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jeffreys' Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jeffreys' Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jeffreys' Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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