Crime in Bridgwater North & Central: statistics, rates and trends
2,325 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater North & Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 221.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bridgwater North & Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgwater North & Central
- Types of crime in Bridgwater North & Central
- Bridgwater North & Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgwater North & Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgwater North & Central
- Population and deprivation in Bridgwater North & Central
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater North & Central
- About this data
2,325 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater North & Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 221.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 968 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridgwater North & Central has the 153rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridgwater North & Central | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,325 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 221.4 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,499 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridgwater North & Central was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,715). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 2,325 | 221.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,315 | 220.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,218 | 211.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,941 | 184.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,190 | 208.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,940 | 184.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,824 | 173.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,715 | 163.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,734 | 165.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 190 |
| June 2026 | 215 |
| May 2026 | 210 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 248 |
| February 2026 | 188 |
| January 2026 | 195 |
| December 2025 | 166 |
| November 2025 | 198 |
| October 2025 | 179 |
| September 2025 | 197 |
| August 2025 | 175 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridgwater North & Central 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, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+70%) and robbery (+39%). The largest falls were in drugs (-29%) and shoplifting (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 968 | 92.2 | 2.69 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 405 | 38.6 | 2.51 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 263 | 25.1 | 3.02 | -16% |
| Public order | 220 | 21.0 | 3.15 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 10.9 | 1.60 | -5% |
| Other theft | 110 | 10.5 | 1.64 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +70% |
| Other crime | 50 | 4.8 | 2.26 | -15% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -4% |
| Robbery | 43 | 4.1 | 3.03 | +39% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.3 | 2.78 | +9% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridgwater North & Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 968 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (92.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridgwater North & Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridgwater North & Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridgwater North & Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridgwater North & Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridgwater North & Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridgwater North & Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridgwater North & Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridgwater North & Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridgwater North & Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridgwater North & Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridgwater North & Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridgwater North & Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridgwater North & Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridgwater North & Central recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridgwater North & Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridgwater North & Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgwater North & Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,853 | 128.3 | -42% |
| Bridgwater South | 3,541 | 262.5 | +19% |
| Bridgwater West | 754 | 67.2 | -70% |
| North Petherton | 1,157 | 96.4 | -56% |
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | -74% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -86% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | -34% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -82% |
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 North & Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Leggar | 170 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Raleigh Close | 112 |
| On or near Rope Walk | 112 |
| On or near Thorncombe Crescent | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Cannon Close | 96 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Bailey Street | 55 |
| On or near Chamberlin Avenue | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridgwater North & Central 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 | 883 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 486 | 20.9% |
| Not recorded | 405 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 166 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
Bridgwater North & Central has an estimated population of 10,499. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridgwater North & Central sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridgwater North & Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% |
| Private rented homes | 27.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.9% |
Is Bridgwater North & Central a safe place to live?
Bridgwater North & Central recorded 221.4 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 North & Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 968 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (405).
Is crime in Bridgwater North & Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater North & Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,315 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridgwater North & Central?
Bridgwater North & Central 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 North & Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.