Total Crime Rate
46.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marsh Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cannington , and the 889th 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 Marsh Lane (TA5 2HZ) in the last 12 months was 46.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% higher than the Cannington average (29.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marsh Lane (TA5 2HZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near School Fields, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gurney Street (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cannington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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