Crime in Chard North: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Chard North in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chard North at a glance
- Crime trends in Chard North
- Types of crime in Chard North
- Chard North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chard North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chard North
- Population and deprivation in Chard North
- Questions about crime in Chard North
- About this data
1,118 crimes were recorded in Chard North in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 477 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chard North has the 1,164th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chard North | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,118 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,823 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chard North was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,118 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (649). Over the whole period it rose 72%, 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 | 1,118 | 103.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 861 | 79.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 785 | 72.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 679 | 62.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 677 | 62.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 688 | 63.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 748 | 69.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 765 | 70.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 649 | 60.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chard 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+63%) and burglary (+50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 477 | 44.1 | 1.29 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +20% |
| Public order | 94 | 8.7 | 1.31 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 8.1 | 1.20 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 6.9 | 0.84 | +63% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 6.2 | 1.26 | +379% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +42% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.4 | 1.25 | +50% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.9 | 1.36 | +94% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.14 | +140% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chard North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chard North recorded 477 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chard North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chard North recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chard North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chard North recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chard North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chard North recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chard North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chard North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chard North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chard North recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 379% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chard North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chard North recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chard North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chard North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chard North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chard North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chard North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chard North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chard North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chard North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chard North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chard North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chard North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chard 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 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chard North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chard North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chard North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard South | 874 | 98.9 | -4% |
| Ilminster | 568 | 51.1 | -51% |
| South Petherton & Islemoor | 522 | 54.5 | -47% |
| Crewkerne | 666 | 81.1 | -22% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | -15% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | -26% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -48% |
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +167% |
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 Chard North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Henson Park | 116 |
| On or near Great Western Road | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Coker Way | 49 |
| On or near Essex Close | 37 |
| On or near Cambridge Street | 35 |
| On or near David Way | 35 |
| On or near Beeching Close | 34 |
| On or near Furzehill | 34 |
| On or near Cerdic Close | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chard 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 | 413 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 6.9% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 42 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Chard North has an estimated population of 10,823. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chard North sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chard North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Chard North a safe place to live?
Chard North recorded 103.3 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 Chard North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 477 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Chard North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chard North was up 30% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 861 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chard North?
Chard 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 Chard North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.