Crime in Bridgwater West: statistics, rates and trends
754 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater West in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bridgwater West
- Questions about crime in Bridgwater West
- About this data
754 crimes were recorded in Bridgwater West in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 365 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridgwater West has the 2,346th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridgwater West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 754 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,221 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridgwater West was highest in the year to July 2024 (867 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (663). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 754 | 67.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 770 | 68.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 867 | 77.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 725 | 64.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 732 | 65.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 663 | 59.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 677 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 749 | 66.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 666 | 59.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridgwater West 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%).
The largest falls were in public order (-29%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 365 | 32.5 | 0.95 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 7.3 | 0.48 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 5.1 | 0.61 | +33% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -29% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.8 | 0.78 | +72% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +45% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.87 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +150% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridgwater West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridgwater West recorded 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridgwater West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridgwater West recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridgwater West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridgwater West recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridgwater West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridgwater West recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridgwater West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridgwater West recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridgwater West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridgwater West recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridgwater West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridgwater West recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridgwater West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridgwater West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridgwater West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridgwater West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridgwater West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridgwater West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridgwater West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridgwater West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridgwater West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridgwater West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridgwater West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridgwater West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridgwater West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridgwater West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridgwater West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridgwater West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgwater West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater South | 3,541 | 262.5 | +291% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,325 | 221.4 | +230% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,853 | 128.3 | +91% |
| North Petherton | 1,157 | 96.4 | +43% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -53% |
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | -15% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | +118% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | +12% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Northgate | 69 |
| On or near Russell Place | 42 |
| On or near Coleridge Road | 31 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Saltlands Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Warren Close | 24 |
| On or near Chatham Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Coleridge Green | 22 |
| On or near Kendale Road | 22 |
| On or near Coleridge Square | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridgwater West 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 | 303 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Bridgwater West has an estimated population of 11,221. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridgwater West sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridgwater West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Bridgwater West a safe place to live?
Bridgwater West recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Bridgwater West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgwater West was down 2% on the year before: 754 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridgwater West?
Bridgwater West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.