Bishops Lydeard had 85 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.
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61.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bishops Lydeard. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
27
32%
anti-social behaviour
18
21%
criminal damage
14
16%
public order
6
7%
theft
4
5%
vehicle crime
4
5%
weapons
4
5%
drugs
3
4%
Bishops Lydeard against Somerset
Type
Bishops Lydeard per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
19.5
25.2
▼ 13%
Burglary
1.4
2
–
Vehicle crime
2.9
2
–
Anti-social behaviour
13
8.9
▲ 50%
Theft and robbery
2.9
4.6
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
See every Somerset area ranked on the crime in Somerset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.
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Questions people ask
Is Bishops Lydeard a safe area?
Bishops Lydeard had about 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Bishops Lydeard?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (18) and criminal damage (14).