Crime in Crewkerne: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Crewkerne in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crewkerne at a glance
- Crime trends in Crewkerne
- Types of crime in Crewkerne
- Crewkerne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crewkerne
- Streets with the most crime in Crewkerne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crewkerne
- Population and deprivation in Crewkerne
- Questions about crime in Crewkerne
- About this data
608 crimes were recorded in Crewkerne in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 247 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crewkerne has the 448th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crewkerne | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 608 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,584 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crewkerne was highest in the year to July 2026 (608 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (367). Over the whole period it rose 52%, 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 | 608 | 92.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 561 | 85.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 506 | 76.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 436 | 66.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 385 | 58.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 367 | 55.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 370 | 56.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 402 | 61.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 401 | 60.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewkerne 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 shoplifting, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+35%) and shoplifting (+21%). The largest falls were in public order (-27%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 37.5 | 1.10 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 14.3 | 0.93 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 10.5 | 1.26 | +21% |
| Public order | 59 | 9.0 | 1.35 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +132% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +35% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +129% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -19% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 0.79 | +40% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.37 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Crewkerne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewkerne recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crewkerne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewkerne recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crewkerne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewkerne recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crewkerne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewkerne recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crewkerne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewkerne recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 132% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crewkerne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewkerne recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crewkerne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewkerne recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crewkerne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewkerne recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crewkerne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewkerne recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crewkerne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crewkerne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crewkerne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewkerne recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crewkerne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewkerne recorded 4 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 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crewkerne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewkerne recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crewkerne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewkerne.
1 areas within Crewkerne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crewkerne had the highest rate (81.1 per 1,000) and Crewkerne the lowest (81.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | Neighbourhood | 8,217 | 666 | 81.1 |
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 Crewkerne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Market Street | 31 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 22 |
| On or near George Lane | 20 |
| On or near Cowen Close | 19 |
| On or near Fox Meadows | 19 |
| On or near Bere Court | 16 |
| On or near A356 | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewkerne 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 | 210 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
Crewkerne has an estimated population of 6,584. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewkerne sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crewkerne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Crewkerne a safe place to live?
Crewkerne recorded 92.3 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 Crewkerne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Crewkerne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewkerne was up 8% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 561 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crewkerne?
Crewkerne 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 Crewkerne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.