Crime in Wincanton & Bruton: statistics, rates and trends
903 crimes were recorded in Wincanton & Bruton in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wincanton & Bruton at a glance
- Crime trends in Wincanton & Bruton
- Types of crime in Wincanton & Bruton
- Wincanton & Bruton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wincanton & Bruton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wincanton & Bruton
- Demographics of Wincanton & Bruton
- Questions about crime in Wincanton & Bruton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (383), anti-social behaviour (105) and other theft (87) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,927th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wincanton & Bruton | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 903 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.6 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,634 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Wincanton & Bruton of any year here (903 crimes). 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 | 903 | 77.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 870 | 74.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 901 | 77.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 722 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 709 | 60.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 695 | 59.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 666 | 57.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 641 | 55.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 699 | 60.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (41% below) and vehicle crime (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 63 to 76 and violence and sexual offences rose from 320 to 383, while shoplifting fell from 106 to 65 and anti-social behaviour fell from 127 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 383 | 32.9 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Other theft | 87 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 5.6 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wincanton & Bruton; the highest is Frome West (121.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Mendip South (40.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wincanton & Bruton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmoor Vale | 506 | 55.5 | -28% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | -34% |
| Mendip South | 389 | 40.2 | -48% |
| Mendip Central and East | 293 | 43.9 | -43% |
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | +16% |
| Frome West | 1,482 | 121.9 | +57% |
| Frome East | 1,054 | 76.8 | -1% |
| Yeovil East | 1,169 | 102.2 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Wincanton & Bruton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Merlin Grove” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Merlin Grove | 75 |
| On or near Crocker Way | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Greyhound Close | 41 |
| On or near Penn View | 32 |
| On or near Crofts Mead | 29 |
| On or near Firehouse Mews | 26 |
| On or near Cox'S Close | 23 |
| On or near Trendle Lane | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
Of the 798 crimes in Wincanton & Bruton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 341 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wincanton & Bruton has an estimated population of 11,634 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wincanton & Bruton average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wincanton & Bruton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wincanton & Bruton a safe place to live?
Wincanton & Bruton recorded 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,927th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wincanton & Bruton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 383 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Wincanton & Bruton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wincanton & Bruton was up 4% on the year before: 903 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 870 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wincanton & Bruton?
About 11,634 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wincanton & Bruton?
Wincanton & Bruton 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.