Crime in King Alfred: statistics, rates and trends
391 crimes were recorded in King Alfred in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in King Alfred at a glance
- Crime trends in King Alfred
- Types of crime in King Alfred
- King Alfred compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in King Alfred
- What happened after crimes were reported in King Alfred
- Population and deprivation in King Alfred
- Questions about crime in King Alfred
- About this data
391 crimes were recorded in King Alfred in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 190 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, King Alfred has the 3,452nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | King Alfred | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 391 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,833 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in King Alfred was highest in the year to July 2024 (405 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (267). Over the whole period it rose 46%, 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 | 391 | 39.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 329 | 33.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 405 | 41.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 334 | 34.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 292 | 29.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 301 | 30.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 304 | 30.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 322 | 32.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 267 | 27.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in King Alfred 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 public order (+45%) and violence and sexual offences (+35%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +35% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +23% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 2.9 | 0.19 | +26% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 0.83 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +10% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +60% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in King Alfred
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. King Alfred recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in King Alfred
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. King Alfred recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in King Alfred
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. King Alfred recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in King Alfred
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. King Alfred recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in King Alfred
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. King Alfred recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in King Alfred
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. King Alfred recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in King Alfred
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. King Alfred recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in King Alfred
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. King Alfred recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in King Alfred
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. King Alfred recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in King Alfred
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. King Alfred 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in King Alfred
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. King Alfred recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in King Alfred
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. King Alfred recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to King Alfred, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to King Alfred.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King Alfred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | +43% |
| Mendip West | 475 | 43.9 | +10% |
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | +69% |
| Glastonbury | 1,479 | 161.8 | +307% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,853 | 128.3 | +223% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | +269% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,325 | 221.4 | +457% |
| Brent | 583 | 56.0 | +41% |
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 King Alfred over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glebeland Close | 14 |
| On or near Green Drove | 12 |
| On or near Church Street | 12 |
| On or near Northwick Road | 11 |
| On or near Mark Causeway | 11 |
| On or near Long Hill | 10 |
| On or near Catcott Broad Drove | 10 |
| On or near Station Road | 9 |
| On or near Pit Hill Lane | 9 |
| On or near Bradley Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in King Alfred 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 | 162 | 41.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 7.4% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
King Alfred has an estimated population of 9,833. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in King Alfred sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | King Alfred |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is King Alfred a safe place to live?
King Alfred recorded 39.8 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 King Alfred?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (37).
Is crime in King Alfred going up or down?
Recorded crime in King Alfred was up 19% on the year before: 391 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 329 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers King Alfred?
King Alfred 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 King Alfred. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.