Crime in Burnham on Sea North: statistics, rates and trends
938 crimes were recorded in Burnham on Sea North in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burnham on Sea North
- Questions about crime in Burnham on Sea North
- About this data
938 crimes were recorded in Burnham on Sea North in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 362 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burnham on Sea North has the 1,599th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burnham on Sea North | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 938 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,793 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burnham on Sea North was highest in the year to July 2026 (938 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (722). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 938 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 727 | 67.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 794 | 73.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 722 | 66.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 752 | 69.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 733 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 819 | 75.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 779 | 72.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 778 | 72.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burnham on Sea North 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 criminal damage and arson (+78%) and anti-social behaviour (+67%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 33.5 | 0.98 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +67% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.0 | 1.06 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +78% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 6.6 | 0.79 | -16% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +11% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.0 | 0.58 | +10% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 0.89 | +86% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burnham on Sea North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burnham on Sea North recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burnham on Sea North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burnham on Sea North recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burnham on Sea North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burnham on Sea North recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burnham on Sea North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burnham on Sea North recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burnham on Sea North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burnham on Sea North recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burnham on Sea North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burnham on Sea North recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burnham on Sea North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burnham on Sea North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burnham on Sea North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burnham on Sea North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burnham on Sea North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burnham on Sea North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burnham on Sea North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burnham on Sea North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burnham on Sea North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burnham on Sea North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burnham on Sea North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burnham on Sea North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burnham on Sea North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burnham on Sea North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burnham on Sea North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burnham on Sea North 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burnham on Sea North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burnham on Sea North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnham on Sea North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | +69% |
| Brent | 583 | 56.0 | -36% |
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | -35% |
| Bridgwater West | 754 | 67.2 | -23% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,853 | 128.3 | +48% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,325 | 221.4 | +155% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -63% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -54% |
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 Burnham on Sea North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 119 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near South Street | 29 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 24 |
| On or near Vicarage Street | 24 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 21 |
| On or near Technical Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burnham on Sea North 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 | 307 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 6.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
Burnham on Sea North has an estimated population of 10,793. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burnham on Sea North sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burnham on Sea North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Burnham on Sea North a safe place to live?
Burnham on Sea North recorded 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Burnham on Sea North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Burnham on Sea North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnham on Sea North was up 29% on the year before: 938 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 727 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burnham on Sea North?
Burnham on Sea North 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 Burnham on Sea North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.