Crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield: statistics, rates and trends
592 crimes were recorded in Midsomer Norton Redfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Midsomer Norton Redfield
- Types of crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield
- Midsomer Norton Redfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Midsomer Norton Redfield
- Demographics of Midsomer Norton Redfield
- Questions about crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (257), anti-social behaviour (105) and public order (53) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,922nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Midsomer Norton Redfield | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 592 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,613 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield peaked in the year to August 2025 (608 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (448). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 592 | 77.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 608 | 79.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 574 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 470 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 468 | 61.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 448 | 58.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 528 | 69.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 521 | 68.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 484 | 63.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (63% below) and other theft (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 42, while other theft fell from 53 to 32 and shoplifting fell from 30 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 33.8 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 13.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 53 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -40% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Midsomer Norton Redfield; the highest is Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset (90.2 per 1,000) and the lowest High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Midsomer Norton Redfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton North | 190 | 40.0 | -49% |
| Westfield | 519 | 78.6 | +1% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | -17% |
| Radstock | 570 | 90.2 | +16% |
| High Littleton | 110 | 35.7 | -54% |
| Peasedown | 333 | 50.6 | -35% |
| Mendip | 127 | 41.4 | -47% |
| Bathavon South | 162 | 36.4 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Midsomer Norton Redfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Waterfall Way” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waterfall Way | 42 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 40 |
| On or near Northway | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Church Court | 20 |
| On or near Excelsior Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Hillside Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Redlands Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Elm View | 17 |
Of the 487 crimes in Midsomer Norton Redfield with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Midsomer Norton Redfield has an estimated population of 7,613 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Midsomer Norton Redfield average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Midsomer Norton Redfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Midsomer Norton Redfield a safe place to live?
Midsomer Norton Redfield recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,922nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Midsomer Norton Redfield was down 3% on the year before: 592 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 608 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Midsomer Norton Redfield?
About 7,613 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Midsomer Norton Redfield?
Midsomer Norton Redfield 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.