Crime in North Petherton: statistics, rates and trends
519 crimes were recorded in North Petherton in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Petherton at a glance
- Crime trends in North Petherton
- Types of crime in North Petherton
- North Petherton compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in North Petherton
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Petherton
- Population and deprivation in North Petherton
- Questions about crime in North Petherton
- About this data
519 crimes were recorded in North Petherton in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 232 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, North Petherton has the 366th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Petherton | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 519 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.0 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,240 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Petherton was highest in the year to July 2026 (519 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (274). Over the whole period it rose 60%, 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 | 519 | 99.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 403 | 76.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 373 | 71.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 395 | 75.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 282 | 53.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 274 | 52.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 290 | 55.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 306 | 58.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 324 | 61.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Petherton 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, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+98%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 44.3 | 1.29 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 19.7 | 1.28 | +98% |
| Public order | 43 | 8.2 | 1.24 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 7.4 | 0.90 | +160% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.9 | 1.01 | +16% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +5% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.7 | 0.76 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.5 | 0.50 | +8% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.90 | -33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Petherton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Petherton recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Petherton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Petherton recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 98% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Petherton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Petherton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Petherton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Petherton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Petherton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Petherton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Petherton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Petherton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Petherton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Petherton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Petherton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Petherton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Petherton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Petherton recorded 10 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Petherton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Petherton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Petherton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Petherton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Petherton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Petherton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to North Petherton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Petherton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Petherton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | 8,893 | 170.8 | +72% |
| Monkton Heathfield | 697 | 108.8 | +10% |
| Taunton | 8,250 | 127.2 | +28% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,529 | 90.3 | -9% |
| Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) | 1,253 | 86.1 | -13% |
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | -32% |
| Ilminster | 403 | 65.2 | -34% |
| Somerton | 407 | 61.4 | -38% |
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 North Petherton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clare Street | 63 |
| On or near Portman Drive | 46 |
| On or near Rogers Close | 41 |
| On or near Market Way | 37 |
| On or near Huntworth Lane | 27 |
| On or near Newton Road | 27 |
| On or near Baymead Meadow | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Portman Road | 18 |
| On or near King Alfred Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Petherton 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 | 205 | 39.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
North Petherton has an estimated population of 5,240. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Petherton sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Petherton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is North Petherton a safe place to live?
North Petherton recorded 99.0 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 North Petherton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in North Petherton going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Petherton was up 29% on the year before: 519 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 403 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Petherton?
North Petherton 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 North Petherton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.