Crime in Lydeard: statistics, rates and trends
688 crimes were recorded in Lydeard in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
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688 crimes were recorded in Lydeard in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 303 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lydeard has the 2,743rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lydeard | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 688 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,098 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lydeard was highest in the year to July 2026 (688 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (454). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 688 | 56.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 667 | 55.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 638 | 52.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 454 | 37.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 502 | 41.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 517 | 42.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 533 | 44.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 622 | 51.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 559 | 46.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lydeard 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 (+38%) and burglary (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 303 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 6.4 | 0.41 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 5.7 | 0.69 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +38% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +12% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +15% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.1 | 0.58 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +156% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +167% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +400% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.2 | 0.08 | -40% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lydeard
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lydeard recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lydeard
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lydeard recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lydeard
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lydeard recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lydeard
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lydeard recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lydeard
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lydeard recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lydeard
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lydeard recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lydeard
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lydeard recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lydeard
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lydeard recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 156% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lydeard
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lydeard recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lydeard
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lydeard recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lydeard
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lydeard recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lydeard
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lydeard recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lydeard
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lydeard recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lydeard, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lydeard.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lydeard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +73% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | +112% |
| Taunton North | 1,073 | 90.0 | +58% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -6% |
| Upper Tone | 433 | 41.5 | -27% |
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +384% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | +34% |
| Wellington | 1,021 | 71.3 | +25% |
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 Lydeard over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Hilly Park | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Brendons | 29 |
| On or near Collett Road | 25 |
| On or near Milsom Place | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Mill House Road | 22 |
| On or near Dragon Rise | 21 |
| On or near Rogers Walk | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lydeard 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 | 262 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 5.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
Lydeard has an estimated population of 12,098. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lydeard sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lydeard |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Lydeard a safe place to live?
Lydeard recorded 56.9 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 Lydeard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Lydeard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lydeard was up 3% on the year before: 688 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 667 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lydeard?
Lydeard 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 Lydeard. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.