Crime in Minehead, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
796 crimes were recorded in Minehead, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Minehead, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Minehead, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (288), anti-social behaviour (140) and shoplifting (114) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,363rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Minehead, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 796 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.1 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,367 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Minehead, Somerset peaked in the year to August 2024 (888 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (613). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 796 | 95.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 836 | 99.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 888 | 106.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 613 | 73.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 642 | 76.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 650 | 77.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 677 | 80.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 725 | 86.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 622 | 74.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Minehead, Somerset recorded notably more shoplifting (61% above the national rate) and public order (27% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 50 to 64 and anti-social behaviour rose from 115 to 140, while shoplifting fell from 173 to 114 and other theft fell from 53 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 34.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 13.6 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Public order | 71 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 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 Minehead, Somerset; the highest is Rowbarton & Staplegrove (98.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannington, Somerset (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minehead, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster | 751 | 83.2 | -13% |
| Dulverton & Exmoor | 377 | 50.1 | -47% |
| Watchet & Stogursey | 1,003 | 98.2 | +3% |
| Upper Tone | 438 | 42.0 | -56% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | -39% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -67% |
| Wellington | 1,048 | 73.1 | -23% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Minehead, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Bowsprit Close | 56 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 35 |
| On or near Periton Way | 34 |
| On or near The Parade | 33 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 25 |
| On or near Wellington Square | 21 |
| On or near Glenmore Road | 18 |
Of the 656 crimes in Minehead, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 140 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 277 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Minehead, Somerset has an estimated population of 8,367 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (42%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Minehead, Somerset average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Minehead, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Minehead, Somerset a safe place to live?
Minehead, Somerset recorded 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,363rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Minehead, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Minehead, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minehead, Somerset was down 5% on the year before: 796 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 836 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Minehead, Somerset?
About 8,367 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Minehead, Somerset?
Minehead, Somerset 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.