Crime in Bridgwater North & Central: statistics, rates and trends
2,352 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater North & Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 224.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bridgwater North & Central
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater North & Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (945), anti-social behaviour (424) and shoplifting (294) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 153rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bridgwater North & Central | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,352 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 224.0 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,499 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bridgwater North & Central of any year here (2,352 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,352 | 224.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,275 | 216.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,252 | 214.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,933 | 184.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,193 | 208.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,967 | 187.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,808 | 172.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,725 | 164.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,733 | 165.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 202 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridgwater North & Central recorded notably more shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate), robbery (3.1 times the national rate) and public order (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less drugs (39% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 30 to 52 and robbery rose from 29 to 44, while other crime fell from 58 to 47 and drugs fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 945 | 90.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 424 | 40.4 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 294 | 28.0 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Public order | 206 | 19.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 110 | 10.5 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +73% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.5 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Robbery | 44 | 4.2 | 1.4 | +52% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.2 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bridgwater North & Central; 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 North & Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | -43% |
| Bridgwater South | 3,588 | 266.0 | +19% |
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | -69% |
| North Petherton | 1,163 | 96.9 | -57% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -75% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -86% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | -34% |
| King Alfred | 393 | 40.0 | -82% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Bridgwater North & Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Leggar” (178).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Leggar | 178 |
| On or near Rope Walk | 130 |
| On or near Raleigh Close | 126 |
| On or near Supermarket | 108 |
| On or near Thorncombe Crescent | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 102 |
| On or near Cannon Close | 93 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Bailey Street | 57 |
| On or near Chamberlin Avenue | 46 |
Of the 1,928 crimes in Bridgwater North & Central with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 424 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 886 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 542 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 122 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 37 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bridgwater North & Central has an estimated population of 10,499 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%) and more social housing (26%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgwater North & Central average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bridgwater North & Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bridgwater North & Central a safe place to live?
Bridgwater North & Central recorded 224.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 153rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Bridgwater North & Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 945 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (424).
Is crime in Bridgwater North & Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater North & Central was up 3% on the year before: 2,352 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,275 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgwater North & Central?
About 10,499 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgwater North & Central?
Bridgwater North & Central 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.