Crime in Watchet & Stogursey: statistics, rates and trends
1,003 crimes were recorded in Watchet & Stogursey in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 55% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Watchet & Stogursey at a glance
- Crime trends in Watchet & Stogursey
- Types of crime in Watchet & Stogursey
- Watchet & Stogursey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Watchet & Stogursey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Watchet & Stogursey
- Demographics of Watchet & Stogursey
- Questions about crime in Watchet & Stogursey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (502), anti-social behaviour (123) and criminal damage and arson (116) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,279th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Watchet & Stogursey | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,003 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +55% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,213 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Watchet & Stogursey of any year here (1,003 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 81%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,003 | 98.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 648 | 63.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 633 | 62.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 520 | 50.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 529 | 51.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 491 | 48.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 580 | 56.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 643 | 63.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 553 | 54.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Watchet & Stogursey recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (68% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (44% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (59% below) and shoplifting (25% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 50 to 116 and anti-social behaviour rose from 80 to 123.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 502 | 49.2 | 34.2 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +132% |
| Public order | 72 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 6.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Watchet & Stogursey; the highest is Rowbarton & Staplegrove (98.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannington, Somerset (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Watchet & Stogursey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster | 751 | 83.2 | -15% |
| Cannington | 273 | 31.3 | -68% |
| Minehead | 796 | 95.1 | -3% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | -41% |
| Upper Tone | 438 | 42.0 | -57% |
| Bridgwater West | 788 | 70.2 | -28% |
| Dulverton & Exmoor | 377 | 50.1 | -49% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Watchet & Stogursey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Limpetshell Lane | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Aller Mead Way | 40 |
| On or near St Peters Close | 39 |
| On or near Fore Street | 38 |
| On or near Larviscombe Road | 36 |
| On or near Maglands Road | 30 |
| On or near Sea Lane | 23 |
| On or near Liddymore Road | 21 |
Of the 880 crimes in Watchet & Stogursey with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 456 | 51.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Watchet & Stogursey has an estimated population of 10,213 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Watchet & Stogursey average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Watchet & Stogursey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Watchet & Stogursey a safe place to live?
Watchet & Stogursey recorded 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,279th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Watchet & Stogursey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 502 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Watchet & Stogursey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Watchet & Stogursey was up 55% on the year before: 1,003 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 648 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Watchet & Stogursey?
About 10,213 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Watchet & Stogursey?
Watchet & Stogursey 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.