Crime in Lydeard: statistics, rates and trends
703 crimes were recorded in Lydeard in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (305), shoplifting (90) and anti-social behaviour (80) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lydeard | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 703 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.1 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,098 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lydeard of any year here (703 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 703 | 58.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 633 | 52.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 676 | 55.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 462 | 38.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 512 | 42.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 505 | 41.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 541 | 44.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 614 | 50.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 560 | 46.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 52 to 90 and criminal damage and arson rose from 41 to 61, while anti-social behaviour fell from 108 to 80 and public order fell from 59 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 305 | 25.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 7.4 | 8.5 | +73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.1 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lydeard; the highest is Taunton East (284.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Upper Tone (42.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lydeard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | +69% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,192 | 118.3 | +104% |
| Taunton North | 1,037 | 86.9 | +50% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 637 | 52.0 | -10% |
| Upper Tone | 438 | 42.0 | -28% |
| Taunton East | 3,722 | 284.2 | +389% |
| Taunton South | 828 | 77.5 | +33% |
| Wellington | 1,048 | 73.1 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Lydeard over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Hilly Park | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Collett Road | 26 |
| On or near Rogers Walk | 24 |
| On or near Port Stanley Close | 22 |
| On or near Dragon Rise | 20 |
| On or near Brendons | 19 |
| On or near Mill House Road | 19 |
Of the 623 crimes in Lydeard with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Lydeard has an estimated population of 12,098 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lydeard average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lydeard | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lydeard a safe place to live?
Lydeard recorded 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,696th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lydeard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 305 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (90).
Is crime in Lydeard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lydeard was up 11% on the year before: 703 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lydeard?
About 12,098 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lydeard?
Lydeard 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.