Crime in Highbridge & Burnham South: statistics, rates and trends
1,379 crimes were recorded in Highbridge & Burnham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Highbridge & Burnham South at a glance
- Crime trends in Highbridge & Burnham South
- Types of crime in Highbridge & Burnham South
- Highbridge & Burnham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Highbridge & Burnham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Highbridge & Burnham South
- Population and deprivation in Highbridge & Burnham South
- Questions about crime in Highbridge & Burnham South
- About this data
1,379 crimes were recorded in Highbridge & Burnham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 623 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Highbridge & Burnham South has the 467th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Highbridge & Burnham South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,379 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.6 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,407 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Highbridge & Burnham South was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,566 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,093). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,379 | 146.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,541 | 163.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,566 | 166.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,421 | 151.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,231 | 130.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,180 | 125.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,288 | 136.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,122 | 119.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,093 | 116.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 140 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Highbridge & Burnham South 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+48%) and criminal damage and arson (+33%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-61%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 623 | 66.2 | 1.93 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 226 | 24.0 | 1.57 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 10.7 | 1.58 | +33% |
| Public order | 101 | 10.7 | 1.62 | -23% |
| Other theft | 73 | 7.8 | 1.21 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 6.1 | 0.73 | -61% |
| Burglary | 51 | 5.4 | 1.53 | +28% |
| Other crime | 43 | 4.6 | 2.16 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +79% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.3 | 1.01 | +48% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.3 | 1.73 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.1 | 1.29 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Highbridge & Burnham South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 623 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Highbridge & Burnham South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Highbridge & Burnham South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Highbridge & Burnham South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Highbridge & Burnham South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Highbridge & Burnham South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Highbridge & Burnham South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Highbridge & Burnham South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Highbridge & Burnham South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Highbridge & Burnham South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Highbridge & Burnham South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Highbridge & Burnham South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Highbridge & Burnham South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Highbridge & Burnham South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Highbridge & Burnham South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Highbridge & Burnham South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Highbridge & Burnham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham on Sea North | 938 | 86.9 | -41% |
| Brent | 583 | 56.0 | -62% |
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | -61% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,853 | 128.3 | -13% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,325 | 221.4 | +51% |
| Bridgwater West | 754 | 67.2 | -54% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -73% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -78% |
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 Highbridge & Burnham South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 211 |
| On or near Gulliford Close | 60 |
| On or near Burnham Road | 56 |
| On or near Market Terrace | 49 |
| On or near Atlantic Crescent | 47 |
| On or near Pillmore Lane | 47 |
| On or near Highburn Close | 39 |
| On or near Morland Road | 38 |
| On or near Southwell Crescent | 35 |
| On or near King Street | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Highbridge & Burnham South 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 | 516 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 17.2% |
| Not recorded | 226 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Highbridge & Burnham South has an estimated population of 9,407. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Highbridge & Burnham South sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Highbridge & Burnham South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.3% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.9% |
Is Highbridge & Burnham South a safe place to live?
Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 146.6 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 Highbridge & Burnham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 623 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (226).
Is crime in Highbridge & Burnham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Highbridge & Burnham South was down 11% on the year before: 1,379 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,541 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Highbridge & Burnham South?
Highbridge & Burnham South 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 Highbridge & Burnham South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.