Crime in Midsomer Norton North: statistics, rates and trends

192 crimes were recorded in Midsomer Norton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 97 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Midsomer Norton North has the 3,432nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Midsomer Norton North was highest in the year to July 2026 (192 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (148). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Midsomer Norton North 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 violence and sexual offences (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Midsomer Norton North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Midsomer Norton North recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 50.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Midsomer Norton North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Midsomer Norton North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Midsomer Norton North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Midsomer Norton North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Midsomer Norton North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Midsomer Norton North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Midsomer Norton North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Midsomer Norton North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Midsomer Norton North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Midsomer Norton North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Midsomer Norton North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Midsomer Norton North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Midsomer Norton North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Midsomer Norton North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Midsomer Norton North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Midsomer Norton North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Midsomer Norton North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Midsomer Norton North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Midsomer Norton North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Midsomer Norton North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 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 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Midsomer Norton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Midsomer Norton North.

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 Midsomer Norton North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Midsomer Norton North 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.

Midsomer Norton North has an estimated population of 4,753. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Midsomer Norton North sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Midsomer Norton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.