Crime in Monkton Heathfield: statistics, rates and trends
697 crimes were recorded in Monkton Heathfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Monkton Heathfield
- Questions about crime in Monkton Heathfield
- About this data
697 crimes were recorded in Monkton Heathfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 235 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Monkton Heathfield has the 273rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Monkton Heathfield | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 697 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.8 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,408 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Monkton Heathfield was highest in the year to July 2026 (697 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (357). Over the whole period it rose 73%, 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 | 697 | 108.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 538 | 84.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 413 | 64.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 408 | 63.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 389 | 60.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 357 | 55.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 396 | 61.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 404 | 63.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 403 | 62.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monkton Heathfield 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 shoplifting, bicycle theft, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+80%) and criminal damage and arson (+60%). The largest falls were in other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 36.7 | 1.07 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 171 | 26.7 | 3.22 | +80% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 11.4 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Public order | 53 | 8.3 | 1.24 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.2 | 0.92 | +60% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +212% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.6 | 1.01 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.9 | 2.28 | +500% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +83% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +75% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.14 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Monkton Heathfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monkton Heathfield recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Monkton Heathfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monkton Heathfield recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Monkton Heathfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monkton Heathfield recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Monkton Heathfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monkton Heathfield recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Monkton Heathfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monkton Heathfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Monkton Heathfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monkton Heathfield recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Monkton Heathfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monkton Heathfield recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 212% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Monkton Heathfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monkton Heathfield recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Monkton Heathfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Monkton Heathfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Monkton Heathfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monkton Heathfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Monkton Heathfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monkton Heathfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Monkton Heathfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monkton Heathfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Monkton Heathfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monkton Heathfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Monkton Heathfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monkton Heathfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monkton Heathfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 8,250 | 127.2 | +17% |
| North Petherton | 519 | 99.0 | -9% |
| Bridgwater | 8,893 | 170.8 | +57% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,253 | 86.1 | -21% |
| Ilminster | 403 | 65.2 | -40% |
| Chard | 1,834 | 125.5 | +15% |
| Somerton | 407 | 61.4 | -44% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,529 | 90.3 | -17% |
1 areas within Monkton Heathfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Monkton & North Curry had the highest rate (75.6 per 1,000) and Monkton & North Curry the lowest (75.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton & North Curry | Neighbourhood | 13,192 | 997 | 75.6 |
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 Monkton Heathfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 160 |
| On or near Heron Gate | 119 |
| On or near Beacon Close | 53 |
| On or near School Road | 40 |
| On or near Glebelands | 26 |
| On or near Leaches Mead | 23 |
| On or near Roys Place | 18 |
| On or near Greenway | 17 |
| On or near Hob Close | 16 |
| On or near Yallands Hill | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monkton Heathfield 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 | 220 | 31.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 10.0% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.7% |
Monkton Heathfield has an estimated population of 6,408. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monkton Heathfield sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Monkton Heathfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Monkton Heathfield a safe place to live?
Monkton Heathfield recorded 108.8 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 Monkton Heathfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (171).
Is crime in Monkton Heathfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkton Heathfield was up 30% on the year before: 697 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Monkton Heathfield?
Monkton Heathfield 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 Monkton Heathfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.