Total Crime Rate
44.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche , and the 858th lowest crime rate of 1,848 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 This (TA3 5EW) in the last 12 months was 44.5 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% lower than the Blackdown & Neroche average (84.9 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TA3 5EW, the main crime hotspot is near Francis Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackdown & Neroche| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Francis Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Francis Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Francis Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Heathfield Close | Under investigation |
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