Crime in King Alfred: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in King Alfred in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of King Alfred
- Questions about crime in King Alfred
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (188), other theft (41) and burglary (31) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,452nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | King Alfred | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 393 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.0 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,833 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in King Alfred peaked in the year to August 2024 (409 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (273). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 393 | 40.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 329 | 33.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 409 | 41.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 332 | 33.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 309 | 31.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 286 | 29.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 306 | 31.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 311 | 31.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 273 | 27.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and vehicle crime (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 30 and other theft rose from 29 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 19.1 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 3.1 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than King Alfred.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King Alfred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | +40% |
| Mendip West | 466 | 43.1 | +8% |
| Street | 859 | 66.6 | +67% |
| Glastonbury | 1,502 | 164.3 | +311% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | +222% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | +272% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | +461% |
| Brent | 615 | 59.0 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in King Alfred over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Street” and “Glebeland Close” (13 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 13 |
| On or near Glebeland Close | 13 |
| On or near Mark Causeway | 12 |
| On or near Green Drove | 11 |
| On or near Northwick Road | 11 |
| On or near Long Hill | 10 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Bradley Lane | 8 |
| On or near Catcott Broad Drove | 8 |
| On or near Pit Hill Lane | 8 |
Of the 363 crimes in King Alfred with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
King Alfred has an estimated population of 9,833 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up King Alfred average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | King Alfred | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is King Alfred a safe place to live?
King Alfred recorded 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,452nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in King Alfred?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (41).
Is crime in King Alfred going up or down?
Recorded crime in King Alfred was up 19% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 329 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of King Alfred?
About 9,833 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers King Alfred?
King Alfred 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.