Crime in Highbridge & Burnham South: statistics, rates and trends
1,399 crimes were recorded in Highbridge & Burnham South in the 12 months to August 2026, 148.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Highbridge & Burnham South
- Questions about crime in Highbridge & Burnham South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (649), anti-social behaviour (214) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Highbridge & Burnham South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,399 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.7 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,407 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Highbridge & Burnham South peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,636 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,080). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,399 | 148.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,496 | 159.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,636 | 173.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,411 | 150.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,242 | 132.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,146 | 121.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,356 | 144.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,108 | 117.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,080 | 114.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Highbridge & Burnham South recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (25% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 35 and other crime rose from 30 to 45, while shoplifting fell from 131 to 72 and public order fell from 124 to 93.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 649 | 69.0 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 22.7 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Public order | 93 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 7.7 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Other theft | 70 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 51 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other crime | 45 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +48% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Highbridge & Burnham South; the highest is Bridgwater North & Central (224.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannington, Somerset (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Highbridge & Burnham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham on Sea North | 962 | 89.1 | -40% |
| Brent | 615 | 59.0 | -60% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -62% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | -14% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | +51% |
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | -53% |
| King Alfred | 393 | 40.0 | -73% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -79% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Highbridge & Burnham South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (194).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 194 |
| On or near Gulliford Close | 60 |
| On or near Market Terrace | 57 |
| On or near Burnham Road | 53 |
| On or near Atlantic Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Morland Road | 44 |
| On or near Pillmore Lane | 44 |
| On or near Southwell Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Highburn Close | 36 |
| On or near King Street | 33 |
Of the 1,185 crimes in Highbridge & Burnham South with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 523 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Highbridge & Burnham South has an estimated population of 9,407 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Highbridge & Burnham South average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Highbridge & Burnham South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Highbridge & Burnham South a safe place to live?
Highbridge & Burnham South recorded 148.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Highbridge & Burnham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 649 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (214).
Is crime in Highbridge & Burnham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Highbridge & Burnham South was down 6% on the year before: 1,399 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Highbridge & Burnham South?
About 9,407 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Highbridge & Burnham South?
Highbridge & Burnham South 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.