Crime in Cannington, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
273 crimes were recorded in Cannington, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cannington, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Cannington, Somerset
- Types of crime in Cannington, Somerset
- Cannington, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cannington, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cannington, Somerset
- Demographics of Cannington, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Cannington, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (141), anti-social behaviour (37) and other theft (25) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,739th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cannington, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 273 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.3 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,732 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cannington, Somerset peaked in the year to August 2018 (373 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (259). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 273 | 31.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 291 | 33.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 297 | 34.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 259 | 29.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 271 | 31.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 263 | 30.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 323 | 37.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 340 | 38.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 373 | 42.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 37, while violence and sexual offences fell from 169 to 141.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 16.1 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 4.2 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cannington, Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cannington, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | +125% |
| Bridgwater South | 3,588 | 266.0 | +751% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | +617% |
| North Petherton | 1,163 | 96.9 | +210% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | +311% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | +79% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | +376% |
| Burnham on Sea North | 962 | 89.1 | +185% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Cannington, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” and “Parking Area” (13 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Main Road | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Meadow Park | 8 |
| On or near Estuary Park | 7 |
| On or near Oak Road | 7 |
| On or near St Mary Street | 7 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 7 |
| On or near Wembdon Rise | 7 |
Of the 236 crimes in Cannington, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Cannington, Somerset has an estimated population of 8,732 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cannington, Somerset average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cannington, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cannington, Somerset a safe place to live?
Cannington, Somerset recorded 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,739th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cannington, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Cannington, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cannington, Somerset was down 6% on the year before: 273 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 291 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cannington, Somerset?
About 8,732 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cannington, Somerset?
Cannington, Somerset 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.