Crime in Somerton: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Somerton in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Somerton
- Questions about crime in Somerton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), anti-social behaviour (43) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 987th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Somerton | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 388 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,631 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Somerton of any year here (388 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 388 | 58.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 365 | 55.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 318 | 48.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 332 | 50.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 362 | 54.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 297 | 44.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 329 | 49.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 236 | 35.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 284 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and shoplifting (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 170 to 196, while anti-social behaviour fell from 57 to 43 and public order fell from 30 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 29.6 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 24 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Somerton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Somerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | 859 | 66.6 | +14% |
| Glastonbury | 1,502 | 164.3 | +181% |
| Yeovil | 6,211 | 119.7 | +105% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +50% |
| Ilminster | 396 | 64.1 | +10% |
| Sherborne | 667 | 61.0 | +4% |
| Crewkerne | 604 | 91.7 | +57% |
| North Petherton | 502 | 95.8 | +64% |
Somerton is the one area listed within Somerton, with 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton | Neighbourhood | 11,173 | 496 | 44.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Somerton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Pearmain Road | 26 |
| On or near Leffman Court | 25 |
| On or near Poppy Road | 20 |
| On or near Parsonage Close | 17 |
| On or near St Cleers Way | 17 |
| On or near West Street | 15 |
| On or near Bancombe Road | 13 |
| On or near Behind Berry | 13 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 10 |
Of the 345 crimes in Somerton with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Somerton has an estimated population of 6,631 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Somerton average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Somerton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Somerton a safe place to live?
Somerton recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 987th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Somerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Somerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Somerton was up 6% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 365 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Somerton?
About 6,631 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Somerton?
Somerton 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.