Crime in Minehead, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
819 crimes were recorded in Minehead, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Minehead, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Minehead, Somerset
- Types of crime in Minehead, Somerset
- Minehead, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Minehead, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Minehead, Somerset
- Population and deprivation in Minehead, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Minehead, Somerset
- About this data
819 crimes were recorded in Minehead, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 294 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Minehead, Somerset has the 1,294th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Minehead, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 819 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,367 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Minehead, Somerset was highest in the year to July 2024 (881 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (622). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 819 | 97.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 836 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 881 | 105.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 626 | 74.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 626 | 74.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 674 | 80.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 666 | 79.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 698 | 83.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 622 | 74.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Minehead, Somerset 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in burglary (+67%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-26%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 35.1 | 1.03 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 17.1 | 1.11 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 128 | 15.3 | 1.85 | -26% |
| Public order | 68 | 8.1 | 1.22 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +19% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.3 | 0.82 | -25% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.2 | 1.18 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +42% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 0.80 | +29% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -40% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Minehead, Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Minehead, Somerset recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Minehead, Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Minehead, Somerset recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Minehead, Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Minehead, Somerset recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Minehead, Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Minehead, Somerset recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Minehead, Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Minehead, Somerset recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Minehead, Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Minehead, Somerset recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Minehead, Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Minehead, Somerset recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Minehead, Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Minehead, Somerset recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Minehead, Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Minehead, Somerset recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Minehead, Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Minehead, Somerset recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Minehead, Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Minehead, Somerset recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Minehead, Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Minehead, Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Minehead, Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Minehead, Somerset recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Minehead, Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Minehead, Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Minehead, Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Minehead, Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minehead, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster | 765 | 84.7 | -13% |
| Dulverton & Exmoor | 399 | 53.0 | -46% |
| Watchet & Stogursey | 995 | 97.4 | -0% |
| Upper Tone | 433 | 41.5 | -58% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -42% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -67% |
| Wellington | 1,021 | 71.3 | -27% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +0% |
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 Minehead, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Bowsprit Close | 59 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 37 |
| On or near The Parade | 31 |
| On or near Periton Way | 27 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 25 |
| On or near Wellington Square | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Minehead, Somerset 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 | 277 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 17.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Minehead, Somerset has an estimated population of 8,367. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Minehead, Somerset sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Minehead, Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 49.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Minehead, Somerset a safe place to live?
Minehead, Somerset recorded 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Minehead, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Minehead, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minehead, Somerset was down 2% on the year before: 819 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 836 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Minehead, Somerset?
Minehead, Somerset 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 Minehead, Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.