Crime in Somerton, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
496 crimes were recorded in Somerton, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Somerton, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Somerton, Somerset
- Types of crime in Somerton, Somerset
- Somerton, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Somerton, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Somerton, Somerset
- Demographics of Somerton, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Somerton, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (242), anti-social behaviour (60) and criminal damage and arson (38) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,276th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Somerton, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 496 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,173 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Somerton, Somerset peaked in the year to August 2022 (581 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (353). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 496 | 44.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 508 | 45.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 448 | 40.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 450 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 581 | 52.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 489 | 43.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 469 | 42.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 353 | 31.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 385 | 34.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 29 to 21 and public order fell from 38 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 21.7 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.7 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Somerton, Somerset; the highest is Glastonbury, Somerset (164.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Mendip South (40.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Somerton, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | 859 | 66.6 | +50% |
| Martock | 545 | 55.2 | +24% |
| Curry Rivel & Langport | 634 | 54.2 | +22% |
| Glastonbury | 1,502 | 164.3 | +270% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | +15% |
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | +8% |
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | +114% |
| Mendip South | 389 | 40.2 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Somerton, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Pearmain Road | 26 |
| On or near Leffman Court | 25 |
| On or near Poppy Road | 20 |
| On or near Parsonage Close | 17 |
| On or near St Cleers Way | 17 |
| On or near West Street | 15 |
| On or near Mill Road | 14 |
| On or near Bancombe Road | 13 |
| On or near Behind Berry | 13 |
Of the 436 crimes in Somerton, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Somerton, Somerset has an estimated population of 11,173 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Somerton, Somerset average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Somerton, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Somerton, Somerset a safe place to live?
Somerton, Somerset recorded 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,276th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Somerton, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Somerton, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Somerton, Somerset was down 2% on the year before: 496 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Somerton, Somerset?
About 11,173 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Somerton, Somerset?
Somerton, 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.