Crime in Minehead: statistics, rates and trends
1,287 crimes were recorded in Minehead in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Minehead at a glance
- Crime trends in Minehead
- Types of crime in Minehead
- Minehead compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Minehead
- Streets with the most crime in Minehead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Minehead
- Population and deprivation in Minehead
- Questions about crime in Minehead
- About this data
1,287 crimes were recorded in Minehead in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 565 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Minehead has the 278th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Minehead | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,287 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,882 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Minehead was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,374 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (899). Over the whole period it rose 42%, 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 | 1,287 | 108.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,358 | 114.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,374 | 115.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,075 | 90.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,018 | 85.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 899 | 75.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 957 | 80.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,023 | 86.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 906 | 76.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 117 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Minehead 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+34%). The largest falls were in other crime (-45%) and other theft (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 565 | 47.6 | 1.39 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 16.7 | 1.09 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 12.8 | 1.54 | -20% |
| Public order | 100 | 8.4 | 1.27 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.2 | 1.07 | +5% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -31% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +18% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -45% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.69 | +38% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +250% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Minehead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Minehead recorded 565 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Minehead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Minehead recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Minehead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Minehead recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Minehead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Minehead recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Minehead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Minehead recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Minehead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Minehead recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Minehead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Minehead recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Minehead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Minehead recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Minehead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Minehead recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Minehead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Minehead recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Minehead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Minehead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Minehead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Minehead recorded 7 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 250% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Minehead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Minehead recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Minehead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Minehead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Minehead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Minehead.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minehead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoose | 303 | 39.8 | -63% |
| Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | 5,778 | 98.5 | -9% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,253 | 86.1 | -21% |
| Dinas Powis | 357 | 42.6 | -61% |
| South Molton | 412 | 64.1 | -41% |
| Tiverton | 1,900 | 91.1 | -16% |
| Penarth | 1,662 | 59.3 | -45% |
| Taunton | 8,250 | 127.2 | +17% |
2 areas within Minehead, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Minehead had the highest rate (97.9 per 1,000) and Dunster the lowest (84.7). 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 Minehead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 132 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Warren Road | 60 |
| On or near Bowsprit Close | 59 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 37 |
| On or near The Parade | 31 |
| On or near Alcombe Road | 30 |
| On or near Puffin Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Minehead 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 | 492 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 198 | 15.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 38 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Minehead has an estimated population of 11,882. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Minehead sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Minehead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Minehead a safe place to live?
Minehead recorded 108.3 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 Minehead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 565 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Minehead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minehead was down 5% on the year before: 1,287 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,358 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Minehead?
Minehead 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 Minehead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.