Crime in Bridgwater South: statistics, rates and trends
3,588 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater South in the 12 months to August 2026, 266.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridgwater South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgwater South
- Types of crime in Bridgwater South
- Bridgwater South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgwater South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgwater South
- Demographics of Bridgwater South
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,475), anti-social behaviour (579) and shoplifting (392) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 104th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bridgwater South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,588 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 266.0 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,490 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bridgwater South of any year here (3,588 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,588 | 266.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,354 | 248.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,411 | 252.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,698 | 200.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,041 | 225.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,965 | 219.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,894 | 214.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,033 | 224.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,695 | 199.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 307 |
| July 2026 | 351 |
| June 2026 | 287 |
| May 2026 | 302 |
| April 2026 | 310 |
| March 2026 | 306 |
| February 2026 | 298 |
| January 2026 | 241 |
| December 2025 | 266 |
| November 2025 | 315 |
| October 2025 | 328 |
| September 2025 | 277 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridgwater South recorded notably more robbery (5.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (3.2 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 33 to 87 and robbery rose from 40 to 91, while public order fell from 361 to 285.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,475 | 109.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 579 | 42.9 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 392 | 29.1 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Public order | 285 | 21.1 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 244 | 18.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 166 | 12.3 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Robbery | 91 | 6.7 | 1.4 | +127% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.4 | 5.0 | +164% |
| Burglary | 84 | 6.2 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Other crime | 58 | 4.3 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Drugs | 56 | 4.2 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 2.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bridgwater South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgwater South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | -74% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | -16% |
| North Petherton | 1,163 | 96.9 | -64% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | -52% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -88% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -79% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 996 | 75.5 | -72% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Bridgwater South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (235).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 235 |
| On or near Fore Street | 149 |
| On or near York Buildings | 146 |
| On or near Cornhill | 144 |
| On or near High Street | 131 |
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Nightclub | 89 |
| On or near Manley Gardens | 87 |
| On or near Blackhorse Close | 86 |
| On or near West Street | 80 |
Of the 3,009 crimes in Bridgwater South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 579 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,241 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 874 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 294 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 189 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 176 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 62 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bridgwater South has an estimated population of 13,490 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgwater South average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bridgwater South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridgwater South a safe place to live?
Bridgwater South recorded 266.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 104th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Bridgwater South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,475 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (579).
Is crime in Bridgwater South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater South was up 7% on the year before: 3,588 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,354 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgwater South?
About 13,490 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgwater South?
Bridgwater South 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.