Crime in Chard North: statistics, rates and trends
1,060 crimes were recorded in Chard North in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chard North
- Questions about crime in Chard North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (449), anti-social behaviour (137) and criminal damage and arson (90) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chard North | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,060 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.9 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,823 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Chard North of any year here (1,060 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 66%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,060 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 898 | 83.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 794 | 73.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 673 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 685 | 63.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 679 | 62.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 763 | 70.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 775 | 71.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 638 | 58.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chard North recorded notably more other crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (28% below) and shoplifting (28% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 64 to 90 and burglary rose from 34 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 449 | 41.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 12.7 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Public order | 86 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 6.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chard North; the highest is Taunton East (284.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ilminster, Somerset (49.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chard North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard South | 866 | 98.0 | 0% |
| Ilminster | 555 | 49.9 | -49% |
| South Petherton & Islemoor | 507 | 52.9 | -46% |
| Crewkerne | 661 | 80.4 | -18% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 798 | 87.7 | -11% |
| Taunton South | 828 | 77.5 | -21% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 637 | 52.0 | -47% |
| Taunton East | 3,722 | 284.2 | +190% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Chard North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Henson Park” (108).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Henson Park | 108 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Coker Way | 44 |
| On or near Great Western Road | 41 |
| On or near Furzehill | 37 |
| On or near Cambridge Street | 34 |
| On or near Essex Close | 34 |
| On or near Beeching Close | 33 |
| On or near David Way | 33 |
| On or near A30 | 30 |
Of the 923 crimes in Chard North with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 401 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 263 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chard North has an estimated population of 10,823 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chard North average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chard North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chard North a safe place to live?
Chard North recorded 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Chard North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 449 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Chard North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chard North was up 18% on the year before: 1,060 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 898 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chard North?
About 10,823 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chard North?
Chard 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.