Crime in Burnham on Sea North: statistics, rates and trends
962 crimes were recorded in Burnham on Sea North in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burnham on Sea North at a glance
- Crime trends in Burnham on Sea North
- Types of crime in Burnham on Sea North
- Burnham on Sea North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burnham on Sea North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burnham on Sea North
- Demographics of Burnham on Sea North
- Questions about crime in Burnham on Sea North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (377), anti-social behaviour (210) and shoplifting (76) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,522nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Burnham on Sea North | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 962 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,793 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Burnham on Sea North of any year here (962 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 962 | 89.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 719 | 66.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 800 | 74.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 714 | 66.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 780 | 72.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 704 | 65.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 837 | 77.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 769 | 71.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 777 | 72.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burnham on Sea North recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (27% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (43% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 69 and anti-social behaviour rose from 129 to 210.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 377 | 34.9 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 210 | 19.5 | 15.4 | +63% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 7.0 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +72% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burnham on Sea North; the highest is Bridgwater North & Central (224.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannington, Somerset (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnham on Sea North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | +67% |
| Brent | 615 | 59.0 | -34% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -37% |
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | -21% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | +44% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | +151% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -65% |
| King Alfred | 393 | 40.0 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Burnham on Sea North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (131).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 131 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 38 |
| On or near South Street | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Vicarage Street | 26 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 25 |
| On or near Charlestone Road | 21 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 21 |
Of the 752 crimes in Burnham on Sea North with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 210 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 306 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 242 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Burnham on Sea North has an estimated population of 10,793 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burnham on Sea North average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Burnham on Sea North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burnham on Sea North a safe place to live?
Burnham on Sea North recorded 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,522nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Burnham on Sea North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 377 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (210).
Is crime in Burnham on Sea North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnham on Sea North was up 34% on the year before: 962 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 719 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burnham on Sea North?
About 10,793 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burnham on Sea North?
Burnham on Sea North 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.