Crime in Bridgwater South: statistics, rates and trends
3,541 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater South in the 12 months to July 2026, 262.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bridgwater South
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater South
- About this data
3,541 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater South in the 12 months to July 2026, 262.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,450 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridgwater South has the 108th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridgwater South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,541 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 262.5 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,490 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridgwater South was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,541 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (2,697). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 3,541 | 262.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,464 | 256.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,291 | 244.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,697 | 199.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,108 | 230.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,938 | 217.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,902 | 215.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,984 | 221.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,756 | 204.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 260 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridgwater South 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 (+193%) and robbery (+121%). The largest falls were in public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,450 | 107.5 | 3.14 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 562 | 41.7 | 2.72 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 369 | 27.4 | 3.30 | +5% |
| Public order | 302 | 22.4 | 3.37 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 254 | 18.8 | 2.78 | +6% |
| Other theft | 169 | 12.5 | 1.96 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.3 | 1.28 | +193% |
| Robbery | 84 | 6.2 | 4.61 | +121% |
| Burglary | 82 | 6.1 | 1.72 | +26% |
| Drugs | 63 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +3% |
| Other crime | 55 | 4.1 | 1.93 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.1 | 2.52 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.8 | 1.83 | +41% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.0 | 0.61 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridgwater South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridgwater South recorded 1,450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (107.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridgwater South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridgwater South recorded 562 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridgwater South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridgwater South recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridgwater South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridgwater South recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridgwater South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridgwater South recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridgwater South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridgwater South recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridgwater South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridgwater South recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 193% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridgwater South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridgwater South recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridgwater South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridgwater South recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridgwater South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridgwater South recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridgwater South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridgwater South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridgwater South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridgwater South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridgwater South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridgwater South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridgwater South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridgwater South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridgwater South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridgwater South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgwater South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater West | 754 | 67.2 | -74% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,325 | 221.4 | -16% |
| North Petherton | 1,157 | 96.4 | -63% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,853 | 128.3 | -51% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -88% |
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | -78% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | -71% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | -44% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 223 |
| On or near Fore Street | 140 |
| On or near York Buildings | 132 |
| On or near Cornhill | 127 |
| On or near High Street | 125 |
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Nightclub | 87 |
| On or near Turner Close | 87 |
| On or near Manley Gardens | 86 |
| On or near Blackhorse Close | 84 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridgwater South 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 | 1,232 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 784 | 22.1% |
| Not recorded | 562 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 302 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 260 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 167 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 73 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 54 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% |
Bridgwater South has an estimated population of 13,490. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridgwater South sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridgwater South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Bridgwater South a safe place to live?
Bridgwater South recorded 262.5 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (562).
Is crime in Bridgwater South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater South was up 2% on the year before: 3,541 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,464 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridgwater South?
Bridgwater South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.