Crime in Glastonbury, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
1,479 crimes were recorded in Glastonbury, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Glastonbury, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Glastonbury, Somerset
- Types of crime in Glastonbury, Somerset
- Glastonbury, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Glastonbury, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Glastonbury, Somerset
- Population and deprivation in Glastonbury, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Glastonbury, Somerset
- About this data
1,479 crimes were recorded in Glastonbury, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 503 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Glastonbury, Somerset has the 351st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Glastonbury, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,479 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.8 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,141 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Glastonbury, Somerset was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,479 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,123). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 1,479 | 161.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,332 | 145.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,218 | 133.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,123 | 122.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,279 | 139.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,323 | 144.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,306 | 142.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,131 | 123.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,266 | 138.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 160 |
| June 2026 | 152 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 139 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Glastonbury, Somerset 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, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+30%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-23%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 503 | 55.0 | 1.61 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 282 | 30.9 | 2.01 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 221 | 24.2 | 2.92 | +18% |
| Public order | 163 | 17.8 | 2.68 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 11.3 | 1.66 | +30% |
| Other theft | 66 | 7.2 | 1.13 | -15% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.5 | 1.66 | +78% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -23% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.1 | 1.54 | +58% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Glastonbury, Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Glastonbury, Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Glastonbury, Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Glastonbury, Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Glastonbury, Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Glastonbury, Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Glastonbury, Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Glastonbury, Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Glastonbury, Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Glastonbury, Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Glastonbury, Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Glastonbury, Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Glastonbury, Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Glastonbury, Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Glastonbury, Somerset 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Glastonbury, Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Glastonbury, Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glastonbury, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | -59% |
| Mendip West | 475 | 43.9 | -73% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | -43% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -75% |
| Mendip South | 378 | 39.0 | -76% |
| Somerton | 510 | 45.6 | -72% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | -43% |
| Castle Cary | 622 | 51.8 | -68% |
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 Glastonbury, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Magdalene Close | 128 |
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Market Place | 113 |
| On or near Beckery New Road | 99 |
| On or near High Street | 57 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Fawn Close | 44 |
| On or near Morland Road | 38 |
| On or near Lambrook Street | 35 |
| On or near Brindham Lane | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Glastonbury, Somerset 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 | 440 | 29.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 396 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 282 | 19.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 134 | 9.1% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Glastonbury, Somerset has an estimated population of 9,141. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Glastonbury, Somerset sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Glastonbury, Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Glastonbury, Somerset a safe place to live?
Glastonbury, Somerset recorded 161.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Glastonbury, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (282).
Is crime in Glastonbury, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glastonbury, Somerset was up 11% on the year before: 1,479 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,332 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Glastonbury, Somerset?
Glastonbury, Somerset 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 Glastonbury, Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.