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Crime in Midsomer Norton

Midsomer Norton had 364 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 57 Bath and North East Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Bath and North East Somerset area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

BA3, Bath and North East Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Midsomer Norton

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70.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 57Bath and North East Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common148 in 3 months

Month by month

143 Mar 159 Apr 149 May 128 Jun 125 Jul 111 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Midsomer Norton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14841%
anti-social behaviour6117%
criminal damage4011%
shoplifting257%
vehicle crime205%
public order175%
other crime175%
theft123%

Midsomer Norton against Bath and North East Somerset

TypeMidsomer Norton per 1,000Middle Bath and North East Somerset areaChange
Violence28.825.9▼ 19%
Burglary2.33.90%
Vehicle crime3.94.1▲ 18%
Anti-social behaviour11.912.9▼ 40%
Theft and robbery4.16.3▼ 16%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Radstock83.7▼ 10%
Midsomer Norton70.8▼ 19%
Chilcompton59.5▼ 21%
Paulton49.5▼ 11%
See every Bath and North East Somerset area ranked on the crime in Bath and North East Somerset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Midsomer Norton a safe area?

Midsomer Norton had about 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 57 Bath and North East Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Midsomer Norton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (148), followed by anti-social behaviour (61) and criminal damage (40).