Crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip: statistics, rates and trends
1,853 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- Types of crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- Bridgwater East & Bawdrip compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- Population and deprivation in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- About this data
1,853 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 746 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has the 707th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,853 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,447 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,853 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (866). Over the whole period it rose 114%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,853 | 128.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,539 | 106.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,067 | 73.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 966 | 66.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,023 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 959 | 66.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,036 | 71.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 886 | 61.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 866 | 59.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 205 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 180 |
| March 2026 | 163 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 153 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 159 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 157 |
| August 2025 | 142 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+115%) and burglary (+87%). The largest falls were in other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 746 | 51.6 | 1.51 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 334 | 23.1 | 2.79 | +115% |
| Public order | 170 | 11.8 | 1.77 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 9.6 | 1.41 | +16% |
| Other theft | 80 | 5.5 | 0.87 | -19% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.9 | 1.10 | +87% |
| Drugs | 49 | 3.4 | 1.04 | +0% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.8 | 1.34 | +64% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +60% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.2 | 0.87 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.84 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 746 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridgwater East & Bawdrip, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridgwater East & Bawdrip.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgwater East & Bawdrip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,325 | 221.4 | +73% |
| Bridgwater South | 3,541 | 262.5 | +105% |
| Bridgwater West | 754 | 67.2 | -48% |
| North Petherton | 1,157 | 96.4 | -25% |
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | -56% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -75% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -69% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | +14% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 302 |
| On or near Supermarket | 273 |
| On or near Regents Court | 102 |
| On or near Almond Tree Close | 75 |
| On or near Bower Fields | 59 |
| On or near Westonzoyland Road | 56 |
| On or near Japonica Close | 44 |
| On or near Laburnum Close | 41 |
| On or near Wadham Close | 37 |
| On or near Horsey Lane | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 654 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 356 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 9.7% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 158 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 156 | 8.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 4.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 46 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has an estimated population of 14,447. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridgwater East & Bawdrip |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Bridgwater East & Bawdrip a safe place to live?
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 746 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (334).
Is crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip was up 20% on the year before: 1,853 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,539 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridgwater East & Bawdrip?
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bridgwater East & Bawdrip. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.