Crime in Curry Rivel & Langport: statistics, rates and trends
640 crimes were recorded in Curry Rivel & Langport in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Curry Rivel & Langport at a glance
- Crime trends in Curry Rivel & Langport
- Types of crime in Curry Rivel & Langport
- Curry Rivel & Langport compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Curry Rivel & Langport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Curry Rivel & Langport
- Population and deprivation in Curry Rivel & Langport
- Questions about crime in Curry Rivel & Langport
- About this data
640 crimes were recorded in Curry Rivel & Langport in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 298 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Curry Rivel & Langport has the 2,828th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Curry Rivel & Langport | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 640 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,696 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Curry Rivel & Langport was highest in the year to July 2026 (640 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (471). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 640 | 54.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 559 | 47.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 471 | 40.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 618 | 52.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 575 | 49.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 562 | 48.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 535 | 45.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 500 | 42.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 526 | 45.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Curry Rivel & Langport 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 shoplifting (+44%) and anti-social behaviour (+37%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 25.5 | 0.74 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 6.1 | 0.40 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 5.9 | 0.71 | +44% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -6% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -22% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +12% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Curry Rivel & Langport
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Curry Rivel & Langport
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Curry Rivel & Langport
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Curry Rivel & Langport
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Curry Rivel & Langport
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Curry Rivel & Langport
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Curry Rivel & Langport
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 23 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 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Curry Rivel & Langport
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Curry Rivel & Langport
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Curry Rivel & Langport
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Curry Rivel & Langport
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Curry Rivel & Langport
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Curry Rivel & Langport
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Curry Rivel & Langport 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Curry Rivel & Langport, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Curry Rivel & Langport.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Curry Rivel & Langport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martock | 535 | 54.2 | -1% |
| South Petherton & Islemoor | 522 | 54.5 | -0% |
| Somerton | 510 | 45.6 | -17% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 997 | 75.6 | +38% |
| Ilminster | 568 | 51.1 | -7% |
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | +23% |
| North Petherton | 1,157 | 96.4 | +76% |
| Brympton | 407 | 47.4 | -13% |
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 Curry Rivel & Langport over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near North Street | 61 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Windmill Lane | 22 |
| On or near Eastover Close | 21 |
| On or near Parsonage Close | 19 |
| On or near Parsonage Place | 15 |
| On or near Willow Close | 15 |
| On or near Moor Park Road | 13 |
| On or near Vickery Close | 13 |
| On or near Cherry Court | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Curry Rivel & Langport 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 | 257 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 11.1% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Curry Rivel & Langport has an estimated population of 11,696. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Curry Rivel & Langport sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Curry Rivel & Langport |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Curry Rivel & Langport a safe place to live?
Curry Rivel & Langport recorded 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Curry Rivel & Langport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Curry Rivel & Langport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Curry Rivel & Langport was up 14% on the year before: 640 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 559 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Curry Rivel & Langport?
Curry Rivel & Langport 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 Curry Rivel & Langport. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.