Crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip: statistics, rates and trends
1,857 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (732), shoplifting (349) and public order (160) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 703rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,857 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.5 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,447 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip of any year here (1,857 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 111%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,857 | 128.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,575 | 109.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,097 | 75.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 942 | 65.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,031 | 71.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 965 | 66.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,028 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 882 | 61.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 882 | 61.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded notably more shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate), public order (66% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (49% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (42% below) and anti-social behaviour (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 167 to 349 and burglary rose from 30 to 55, while other theft fell from 100 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 732 | 50.7 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 349 | 24.2 | 8.5 | +109% |
| Public order | 160 | 11.1 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 10.9 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Other theft | 82 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +83% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.9 | 5.0 | +75% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bridgwater East & Bawdrip; the highest is Bridgwater South (266.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannington, Somerset (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgwater East & Bawdrip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | +74% |
| Bridgwater South | 3,588 | 266.0 | +107% |
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | -45% |
| North Petherton | 1,163 | 96.9 | -25% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -56% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -76% |
| King Alfred | 393 | 40.0 | -69% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (310).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 310 |
| On or near Supermarket | 281 |
| On or near Regents Court | 106 |
| On or near Almond Tree Close | 71 |
| On or near Bower Fields | 63 |
| On or near Westonzoyland Road | 59 |
| On or near Japonica Close | 49 |
| On or near Laburnum Close | 46 |
| On or near Horsey Lane | 37 |
| On or near Wadham Close | 34 |
Of the 1,700 crimes in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 654 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 362 | 21.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 179 | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 135 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 50 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has an estimated population of 14,447 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridgwater East & Bawdrip a safe place to live?
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 703rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 732 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (349).
Is crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip was up 18% on the year before: 1,857 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,575 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgwater East & Bawdrip?
About 14,447 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgwater East & Bawdrip?
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.