Crime Rates at Ford Cottages, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SH

Ford Cottages area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West , and the 317th 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 Ford Cottages (TA2 6SH) in the last 12 months was 20.0 per 1,000 residents and was 90.4% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ford Cottages (TA2 6SH), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.