Crime in Crewkerne: statistics, rates and trends
604 crimes were recorded in Crewkerne in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Crewkerne
- Questions about crime in Crewkerne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), anti-social behaviour (88) and shoplifting (72) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 454th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crewkerne | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 604 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.7 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,584 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Crewkerne of any year here (604 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 604 | 91.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 562 | 85.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 510 | 77.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 426 | 64.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 404 | 61.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 359 | 54.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 378 | 57.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 399 | 60.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 389 | 59.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crewkerne recorded notably more public order (34% above the national rate) and shoplifting (29% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (32% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 44 and shoplifting rose from 53 to 72, while anti-social behaviour fell from 118 to 88 and public order fell from 75 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 37.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 13.4 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Public order | 59 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +110% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crewkerne; the highest is Chard (121.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Somerton (58.5).
Crewkerne is the one area listed within Crewkerne, with 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | Neighbourhood | 8,217 | 661 | 80.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Crewkerne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 43 |
| On or near Market Street | 37 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 27 |
| On or near George Lane | 22 |
| On or near Cowen Close | 20 |
| On or near Fox Meadows | 17 |
| On or near Langmead Square | 15 |
| On or near Henley View | 13 |
Of the 516 crimes in Crewkerne with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 29.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Crewkerne has an estimated population of 6,584 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crewkerne average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crewkerne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crewkerne a safe place to live?
Crewkerne recorded 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 454th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Crewkerne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Crewkerne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewkerne was up 7% on the year before: 604 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 562 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crewkerne?
About 6,584 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crewkerne?
Crewkerne 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.