Crime in Wincanton & Bruton: statistics, rates and trends
945 crimes were recorded in Wincanton & Bruton in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wincanton & Bruton
- Questions about crime in Wincanton & Bruton
- About this data
945 crimes were recorded in Wincanton & Bruton in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 392 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wincanton & Bruton has the 1,810th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wincanton & Bruton | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 945 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.2 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,634 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wincanton & Bruton was highest in the year to July 2026 (945 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (645). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 945 | 81.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 854 | 73.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 879 | 75.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 725 | 62.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 714 | 61.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 687 | 59.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 669 | 57.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 645 | 55.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 699 | 60.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wincanton & Bruton 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+23%) and criminal damage and arson (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 33.7 | 0.98 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -9% |
| Other theft | 93 | 8.0 | 1.25 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 6.6 | 0.80 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +17% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +3% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +9% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +88% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +133% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.32 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wincanton & Bruton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wincanton & Bruton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wincanton & Bruton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wincanton & Bruton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wincanton & Bruton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wincanton & Bruton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wincanton & Bruton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wincanton & Bruton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wincanton & Bruton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wincanton & Bruton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wincanton & Bruton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wincanton & Bruton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 5 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wincanton & Bruton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wincanton & Bruton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wincanton & Bruton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wincanton & Bruton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wincanton & Bruton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmoor Vale | 534 | 58.6 | -28% |
| Castle Cary | 622 | 51.8 | -36% |
| Mendip South | 378 | 39.0 | -52% |
| Mendip Central and East | 294 | 44.0 | -46% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | +13% |
| Frome West | 1,508 | 124.0 | +53% |
| Frome East | 1,089 | 79.4 | -2% |
| Yeovil East | 1,172 | 102.5 | +26% |
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 Wincanton & Bruton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Merlin Grove | 76 |
| On or near Crocker Way | 58 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 46 |
| On or near Greyhound Close | 41 |
| On or near Firehouse Mews | 36 |
| On or near Crofts Mead | 34 |
| On or near Penn View | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Cox'S Close | 25 |
| On or near Trendle Lane | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wincanton & Bruton 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 | 357 | 37.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 269 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 6.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Wincanton & Bruton has an estimated population of 11,634. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wincanton & Bruton sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wincanton & Bruton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Wincanton & Bruton a safe place to live?
Wincanton & Bruton recorded 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Wincanton & Bruton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Wincanton & Bruton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wincanton & Bruton was up 11% on the year before: 945 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 854 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wincanton & Bruton?
Wincanton & Bruton 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 Wincanton & Bruton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.