Crime in Watchet & Stogursey: statistics, rates and trends
995 crimes were recorded in Watchet & Stogursey in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 55% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Watchet & Stogursey
- Questions about crime in Watchet & Stogursey
- About this data
995 crimes were recorded in Watchet & Stogursey in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 55% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 490 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Watchet & Stogursey has the 1,312th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Watchet & Stogursey | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 995 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.4 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +55% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,213 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Watchet & Stogursey was highest in the year to July 2026 (995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (487). Over the whole period it rose 82%, 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 | 995 | 97.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 641 | 62.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 637 | 62.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 500 | 49.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 537 | 52.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 487 | 47.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 579 | 56.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 658 | 64.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 546 | 53.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Watchet & Stogursey 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+122%) and anti-social behaviour (+58%). The largest falls were in burglary (-54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 490 | 48.0 | 1.40 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 12.5 | 0.82 | +58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 11.1 | 1.63 | +122% |
| Public order | 79 | 7.7 | 1.16 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 5.6 | 0.67 | +612% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +83% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +7% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 0.91 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +400% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Watchet & Stogursey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Watchet & Stogursey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Watchet & Stogursey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Watchet & Stogursey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Watchet & Stogursey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 612% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Watchet & Stogursey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Watchet & Stogursey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Watchet & Stogursey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Watchet & Stogursey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Watchet & Stogursey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Watchet & Stogursey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Watchet & Stogursey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Watchet & Stogursey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Watchet & Stogursey recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Watchet & Stogursey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Watchet & Stogursey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Watchet & Stogursey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster | 765 | 84.7 | -13% |
| Cannington | 278 | 31.8 | -67% |
| Minehead | 819 | 97.9 | +0% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -42% |
| Upper Tone | 433 | 41.5 | -57% |
| Bridgwater West | 754 | 67.2 | -31% |
| Dulverton & Exmoor | 399 | 53.0 | -46% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +1% |
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 Watchet & Stogursey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Limpetshell Lane | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Fore Street | 40 |
| On or near St Peters Close | 38 |
| On or near Aller Mead Way | 38 |
| On or near Larviscombe Road | 36 |
| On or near Maglands Road | 30 |
| On or near Wouldham Road | 22 |
| On or near Sea Lane | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Watchet & Stogursey 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 | 448 | 45.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 4.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Watchet & Stogursey has an estimated population of 10,213. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Watchet & Stogursey sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Watchet & Stogursey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Watchet & Stogursey a safe place to live?
Watchet & Stogursey recorded 97.4 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 Watchet & Stogursey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Watchet & Stogursey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Watchet & Stogursey was up 55% on the year before: 995 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 641 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Watchet & Stogursey?
Watchet & Stogursey 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 Watchet & Stogursey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.