Crime in Midsomer Norton: statistics, rates and trends
959 crimes were recorded in Midsomer Norton in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Midsomer Norton at a glance
- Crime trends in Midsomer Norton
- Types of crime in Midsomer Norton
- Midsomer Norton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Midsomer Norton
- Streets with the most crime in Midsomer Norton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Midsomer Norton
- Demographics of Midsomer Norton
- Questions about crime in Midsomer Norton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (411), anti-social behaviour (162) and public order (79) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 821st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Midsomer Norton | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 959 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.5 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 14,214 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Midsomer Norton peaked in the year to August 2025 (967 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (679). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 959 | 67.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 967 | 68.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 948 | 66.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 741 | 52.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 689 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 679 | 47.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 787 | 55.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 792 | 55.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 772 | 54.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (50% below) and shoplifting (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 35 and criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 66, while other theft fell from 70 to 46 and public order fell from 98 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 411 | 28.9 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 4.2 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -34% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Midsomer Norton; the highest is Bath (118.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Peasedown St John (39.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Midsomer Norton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock | 912 | 82.4 | +22% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | -5% |
| Peasedown St John | 201 | 39.8 | -41% |
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | +33% |
| Frome | 2,887 | 99.5 | +47% |
| Bath | 11,682 | 118.0 | +75% |
| Keynsham | 2,032 | 97.0 | +44% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +30% |
Of the 2 areas within Midsomer Norton, Midsomer Norton Redfield had the highest crime rate (77.8 per 1,000) and Midsomer Norton North the lowest (40.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | Neighbourhood | 7,613 | 592 | 77.8 |
| Midsomer Norton North | Neighbourhood | 4,753 | 190 | 40.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Midsomer Norton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Waterfall Way | 42 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Northway | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Robin Close | 22 |
| On or near Church Court | 20 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 19 |
| On or near Excelsior Terrace | 18 |
Of the 797 crimes in Midsomer Norton with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 162 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Midsomer Norton has an estimated population of 14,214 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Midsomer Norton average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Midsomer Norton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Midsomer Norton a safe place to live?
Midsomer Norton recorded 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 821st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Midsomer Norton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 411 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Midsomer Norton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Midsomer Norton was almost unchanged on the year before: 959 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 967 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Midsomer Norton?
About 14,214 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Midsomer Norton?
Midsomer Norton 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.