Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026New Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche , and the 259th lowest crime rate of 1,847 local areas in Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Road (TA3 5BE) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% lower than the Blackdown & Neroche average (81.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
In the area around New Road (TA3 5BE), the main crime hotspot is near New Road, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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