Bridgwater had 2,210 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 179 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 210% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.
TA6, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bridgwater
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179crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common818 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bridgwater. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
818
37%
anti-social behaviour
393
18%
shoplifting
359
16%
criminal damage
176
8%
public order
106
5%
theft
93
4%
vehicle crime
55
2%
burglary
50
2%
Bridgwater against Somerset
Type
Bridgwater per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
66.3
25.2
▼ 2%
Burglary
4
2
▼ 29%
Vehicle crime
4.5
2
▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour
31.8
8.9
▲ 5%
Theft and robbery
14.2
4.6
▲ 11%
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 Bridgwater a safe area?
Bridgwater had about 179 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Bridgwater?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (818), followed by anti-social behaviour (393) and shoplifting (359).