Crime in Dulverton & Exmoor: statistics, rates and trends
377 crimes were recorded in Dulverton & Exmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dulverton & Exmoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Dulverton & Exmoor
- Types of crime in Dulverton & Exmoor
- Dulverton & Exmoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dulverton & Exmoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dulverton & Exmoor
- Demographics of Dulverton & Exmoor
- Questions about crime in Dulverton & Exmoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (50) and other theft (42) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,022nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dulverton & Exmoor | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 377 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.1 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,522 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dulverton & Exmoor peaked in the year to August 2025 (453 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (257). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 47%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 377 | 50.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 453 | 60.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 445 | 59.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 315 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 310 | 41.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 267 | 35.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 304 | 40.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 316 | 42.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 257 | 34.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and criminal damage and arson (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 45 to 34 and anti-social behaviour fell from 65 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 23.1 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dulverton & Exmoor; the highest is Rowbarton & Staplegrove (98.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannington, Somerset (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dulverton & Exmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead | 796 | 95.1 | +90% |
| Dunster | 751 | 83.2 | +66% |
| Watchet & Stogursey | 1,003 | 98.2 | +96% |
| Upper Tone | 438 | 42.0 | -16% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | +16% |
| Wellington | 1,048 | 73.1 | +46% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -38% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | +96% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Dulverton & Exmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Allers View | 33 |
| On or near Barnes Close Mead | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Conifer Close | 10 |
| On or near Park Street | 10 |
| On or near The Paddock | 10 |
| On or near Castle Hill | 9 |
| On or near Hacketty Way | 9 |
| On or near Bank Square | 7 |
Of the 327 crimes in Dulverton & Exmoor with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Dulverton & Exmoor has an estimated population of 7,522 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (39%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dulverton & Exmoor average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dulverton & Exmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dulverton & Exmoor a safe place to live?
Dulverton & Exmoor recorded 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,022nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dulverton & Exmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Dulverton & Exmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dulverton & Exmoor was down 17% on the year before: 377 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 453 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dulverton & Exmoor?
About 7,522 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 39% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dulverton & Exmoor?
Dulverton & Exmoor 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.