Crime in Glastonbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,502 crimes were recorded in Glastonbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 164.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Glastonbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Glastonbury
- Types of crime in Glastonbury
- Glastonbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Glastonbury
- Streets with the most crime in Glastonbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Glastonbury
- Demographics of Glastonbury
- Questions about crime in Glastonbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (495), anti-social behaviour (290) and shoplifting (240) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 36th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Glastonbury | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,502 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.3 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,141 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Glastonbury of any year here (1,502 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,502 | 164.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,313 | 143.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,215 | 132.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,104 | 120.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,317 | 144.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,337 | 146.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,278 | 139.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,110 | 121.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,313 | 143.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 160 |
| June 2026 | 152 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 139 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
Compared with England and Wales, Glastonbury recorded notably more shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), public order (2.5 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (30% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 32 and criminal damage and arson rose from 78 to 104, while drugs fell from 32 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 495 | 54.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 290 | 31.7 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 240 | 26.3 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Public order | 154 | 16.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 73 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.5 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Glastonbury; the highest is Bridgwater (173.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Winscombe and Sandford (42.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glastonbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | 859 | 66.6 | -59% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | -47% |
| Somerton | 388 | 58.5 | -64% |
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | -45% |
| Cheddar | 457 | 79.8 | -51% |
| Bridgwater | 9,040 | 173.7 | +6% |
| Winscombe and Sandford | 221 | 42.0 | -74% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,565 | 92.4 | -44% |
Glastonbury is the one area listed within Glastonbury, with 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury | Neighbourhood | 9,141 | 1,502 | 164.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Glastonbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Magdalene Close | 127 |
| On or near Market Place | 107 |
| On or near Beckery New Road | 96 |
| On or near High Street | 55 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Fawn Close | 48 |
| On or near Morland Road | 38 |
| On or near Brindham Lane | 35 |
| On or near Lambrook Street | 31 |
Of the 1,212 crimes in Glastonbury with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 290 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 449 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 441 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Glastonbury has an estimated population of 9,141 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Glastonbury average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Glastonbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Glastonbury a safe place to live?
Glastonbury recorded 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 36th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Glastonbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 495 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (290).
Is crime in Glastonbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glastonbury was up 14% on the year before: 1,502 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,313 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Glastonbury?
About 9,141 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Glastonbury?
Glastonbury 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.