Crime in Monkton Heathfield: statistics, rates and trends
695 crimes were recorded in Monkton Heathfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Monkton Heathfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Monkton Heathfield
- Types of crime in Monkton Heathfield
- Monkton Heathfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Monkton Heathfield
- Streets with the most crime in Monkton Heathfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monkton Heathfield
- Demographics of Monkton Heathfield
- Questions about crime in Monkton Heathfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (229), shoplifting (184) and anti-social behaviour (75) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 272nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Monkton Heathfield | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 695 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.5 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,408 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Monkton Heathfield of any year here (695 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 74%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 695 | 108.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 538 | 84.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 437 | 68.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 412 | 64.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 381 | 59.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 355 | 55.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 385 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 424 | 66.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 399 | 62.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Monkton Heathfield recorded notably more shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (27% below) and anti-social behaviour (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 91 to 184 and criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 38, while other theft fell from 44 to 30 and public order fell from 60 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 35.7 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 184 | 28.7 | 8.5 | +102% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 11.7 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 49 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Monkton Heathfield; the highest is Bridgwater (173.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Somerton (58.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monkton Heathfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 8,305 | 128.0 | +18% |
| North Petherton | 502 | 95.8 | -12% |
| Bridgwater | 9,040 | 173.7 | +60% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,278 | 87.8 | -19% |
| Ilminster | 396 | 64.1 | -41% |
| Chard | 1,779 | 121.7 | +12% |
| Somerton | 388 | 58.5 | -46% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,565 | 92.4 | -15% |
Monkton & North Curry is the one area listed within Monkton Heathfield, with 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton & North Curry | Neighbourhood | 13,192 | 996 | 75.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Monkton Heathfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 164 |
| On or near Heron Gate | 120 |
| On or near Beacon Close | 56 |
| On or near School Road | 41 |
| On or near Glebelands | 27 |
| On or near Leaches Mead | 21 |
| On or near Roys Place | 18 |
| On or near Greenway | 17 |
| On or near Hob Close | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
Of the 620 crimes in Monkton Heathfield with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 223 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Monkton Heathfield has an estimated population of 6,408 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Monkton Heathfield average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Monkton Heathfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Monkton Heathfield a safe place to live?
Monkton Heathfield recorded 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 272nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Monkton Heathfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (184).
Is crime in Monkton Heathfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkton Heathfield was up 29% on the year before: 695 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Monkton Heathfield?
About 6,408 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Monkton Heathfield?
Monkton Heathfield 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.