Crime in Midsomer Norton: statistics, rates and trends

971 crimes were recorded in Midsomer Norton in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 409 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Midsomer Norton has the 819th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Midsomer Norton was highest in the year to July 2025 (989 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (673). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Midsomer Norton 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+20%). The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and public order (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Midsomer Norton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Midsomer Norton recorded 409 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Midsomer Norton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Midsomer Norton recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Midsomer Norton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Midsomer Norton recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Midsomer Norton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Midsomer Norton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Midsomer Norton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Midsomer Norton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Midsomer Norton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Midsomer Norton recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Midsomer Norton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Midsomer Norton recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Midsomer Norton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Midsomer Norton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Midsomer Norton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Midsomer Norton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Midsomer Norton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Midsomer Norton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Midsomer Norton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Midsomer Norton recorded 9 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 125% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Midsomer Norton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Midsomer Norton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Midsomer Norton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Midsomer Norton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Midsomer Norton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Midsomer Norton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Midsomer Norton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Midsomer Norton.

2 areas within Midsomer Norton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Midsomer Norton Redfield had the highest rate (80.5 per 1,000) and Midsomer Norton North the lowest (40.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Midsomer Norton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Midsomer Norton 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.

Midsomer Norton has an estimated population of 14,214. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Midsomer Norton sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Midsomer Norton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.