Crime in Bridgwater West: statistics, rates and trends
788 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater West in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridgwater West at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgwater West
- Types of crime in Bridgwater West
- Bridgwater West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgwater West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgwater West
- Demographics of Bridgwater West
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (370), anti-social behaviour (93) and shoplifting (69) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bridgwater West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 788 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,221 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridgwater West peaked in the year to August 2024 (868 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (641). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 788 | 70.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 762 | 67.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 868 | 77.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 728 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 730 | 65.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 641 | 57.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 705 | 62.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 720 | 64.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 693 | 61.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (46% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 69 and other theft rose from 35 to 41, while public order fell from 73 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 370 | 33.0 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 8.3 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bridgwater West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater South | 3,588 | 266.0 | +279% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | +219% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | +83% |
| North Petherton | 1,163 | 96.9 | +38% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -55% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -20% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | +112% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 996 | 75.5 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Bridgwater West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Northgate” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Northgate | 84 |
| On or near Russell Place | 37 |
| On or near Coleridge Road | 34 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Coleridge Green | 27 |
| On or near Saltlands Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Coleridge Square | 25 |
| On or near Kendale Road | 23 |
| On or near Warren Close | 22 |
| On or near Chatham Avenue | 20 |
Of the 695 crimes in Bridgwater West with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 167 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Bridgwater West has an estimated population of 11,221 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgwater West average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bridgwater West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridgwater West a safe place to live?
Bridgwater West recorded 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bridgwater West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 370 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Bridgwater West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater West was up 3% on the year before: 788 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 762 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgwater West?
About 11,221 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgwater West?
Bridgwater West 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.