Crime in Somerton: statistics, rates and trends
407 crimes were recorded in Somerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Somerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Somerton
- Types of crime in Somerton
- Somerton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Somerton
- Streets with the most crime in Somerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Somerton
- Population and deprivation in Somerton
- Questions about crime in Somerton
- About this data
407 crimes were recorded in Somerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 206 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Somerton has the 937th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Somerton | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 407 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,631 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Somerton was highest in the year to July 2026 (407 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (234). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 407 | 61.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 359 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 312 | 47.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 326 | 49.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 373 | 56.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 294 | 44.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 324 | 48.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 234 | 35.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 284 | 42.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Somerton 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 violence and sexual offences (+23%).
The largest falls were in public order (-18%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 31.1 | 0.91 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.4 | 0.64 | -9% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +67% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -6% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +300% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -32% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.55 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Somerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Somerton recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 50.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Somerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Somerton recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Somerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Somerton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Somerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Somerton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Somerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Somerton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Somerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Somerton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Somerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Somerton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Somerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Somerton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Somerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Somerton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Somerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Somerton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Somerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Somerton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Somerton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Somerton recorded 2 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Somerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Somerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Somerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Somerton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Somerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | +9% |
| Glastonbury | 1,479 | 161.8 | +164% |
| Yeovil | 6,175 | 119.0 | +94% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +51% |
| Ilminster | 403 | 65.2 | +6% |
| Sherborne | 665 | 60.8 | -1% |
| Crewkerne | 608 | 92.3 | +50% |
| North Petherton | 519 | 99.0 | +61% |
1 areas within Somerton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Somerton had the highest rate (45.6 per 1,000) and Somerton the lowest (45.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton | Neighbourhood | 11,173 | 510 | 45.6 |
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 Somerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Pearmain Road | 25 |
| On or near Leffman Court | 24 |
| On or near Poppy Road | 20 |
| On or near West Street | 17 |
| On or near St Cleers Way | 17 |
| On or near Parsonage Close | 17 |
| On or near Bancombe Road | 17 |
| On or near Behind Berry | 13 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Somerton 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 | 162 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Somerton has an estimated population of 6,631. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Somerton sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Somerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Somerton a safe place to live?
Somerton recorded 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Somerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Somerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Somerton was up 13% on the year before: 407 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 359 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Somerton?
Somerton 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 Somerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.