Total Crime Rate
33.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Palace Gardens area has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Upper Tone , and the 628th 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 Palace Gardens (TA4 2LU) in the last 12 months was 33.4 per 1,000 residents and was 2.6% lower than the Upper Tone average (34.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 31.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Palace Gardens (TA4 2LU), the main crime hotspot is near Kingsmead Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Upper Tone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mill Lane | Under investigation |
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