Crime in Huntspill: statistics, rates and trends
579 crimes were recorded in Huntspill in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Huntspill at a glance
- Crime trends in Huntspill
- Types of crime in Huntspill
- Huntspill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Huntspill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Huntspill
- Population and deprivation in Huntspill
- Questions about crime in Huntspill
- About this data
579 crimes were recorded in Huntspill in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 283 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Huntspill has the 2,747th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Huntspill | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 579 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.8 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,191 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Huntspill was highest in the year to July 2024 (603 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (520). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 579 | 56.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 587 | 57.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 603 | 59.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 569 | 55.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 565 | 55.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 539 | 52.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 537 | 52.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 520 | 51.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 568 | 55.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Huntspill 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 criminal damage and arson (+43%) and anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and burglary (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 27.8 | 0.81 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 7.9 | 0.52 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +43% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +19% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -26% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -44% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -32% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +400% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Huntspill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Huntspill recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 48.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Huntspill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Huntspill recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Huntspill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Huntspill recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Huntspill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Huntspill recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Huntspill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Huntspill recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Huntspill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Huntspill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Huntspill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Huntspill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Huntspill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Huntspill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Huntspill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Huntspill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Huntspill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Huntspill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Huntspill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Huntspill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Huntspill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Huntspill 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Huntspill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Huntspill 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Huntspill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Huntspill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huntspill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,853 | 128.3 | +126% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | +158% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,325 | 221.4 | +290% |
| Bridgwater West | 754 | 67.2 | +18% |
| Bridgwater South | 3,541 | 262.5 | +362% |
| Burnham on Sea North | 938 | 86.9 | +53% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -30% |
| Brent | 583 | 56.0 | -2% |
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 Huntspill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Polden Walk | 42 |
| On or near Station Road | 25 |
| On or near New Road | 22 |
| On or near Orchard Way | 16 |
| On or near Barley Close | 15 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 15 |
| On or near Silver Street | 15 |
| On or near Horton Way | 15 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 14 |
| On or near Woolavington Hill | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Huntspill 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 | 251 | 43.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Huntspill has an estimated population of 10,191. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Huntspill sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Huntspill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Huntspill a safe place to live?
Huntspill recorded 56.8 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 Huntspill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Huntspill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huntspill was down 1% on the year before: 579 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 587 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Huntspill?
Huntspill 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 Huntspill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.