Crime in North Petherton, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
1,163 crimes were recorded in North Petherton, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Petherton, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in North Petherton, Somerset
- Types of crime in North Petherton, Somerset
- North Petherton, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Petherton, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Petherton, Somerset
- Demographics of North Petherton, Somerset
- Questions about crime in North Petherton, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (481), anti-social behaviour (216) and shoplifting (107) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,312th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | North Petherton, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,163 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.9 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,005 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in North Petherton, Somerset of any year here (1,163 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 95%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,163 | 96.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 942 | 78.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 854 | 71.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 763 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 549 | 45.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 548 | 45.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 565 | 47.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 624 | 52.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 597 | 49.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (45% below) and other theft (25% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 41 to 107 and burglary rose from 22 to 35, while public order fell from 100 to 83 and other crime fell from 24 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 481 | 40.1 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 18.0 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 8.9 | 8.5 | +161% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 83 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +59% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Petherton, Somerset; the highest is Bridgwater South (266.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannington, Somerset (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Petherton, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater South | 3,588 | 266.0 | +175% |
| Bridgwater North & Central | 2,352 | 224.0 | +131% |
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | -28% |
| Bridgwater East & Bawdrip | 1,857 | 128.5 | +33% |
| Monkton & North Curry | 996 | 75.5 | -22% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -68% |
| Taunton North | 1,037 | 86.9 | -10% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in North Petherton, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wigeon Road” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wigeon Road | 93 |
| On or near Clare Street | 67 |
| On or near Portman Drive | 47 |
| On or near Market Way | 37 |
| On or near Snowberry Close | 35 |
| On or near Rogers Close | 34 |
| On or near Nokoto Drive | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Huntworth Lane | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
Of the 947 crimes in North Petherton, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 216 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 424 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 297 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
North Petherton, Somerset has an estimated population of 12,005 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Petherton, Somerset average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | North Petherton, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Petherton, Somerset a safe place to live?
North Petherton, Somerset recorded 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,312th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in North Petherton, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 481 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in North Petherton, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Petherton, Somerset was up 23% on the year before: 1,163 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 942 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Petherton, Somerset?
About 12,005 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Petherton, Somerset?
North Petherton, 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.