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Crime in Bruton

Bruton had 58 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

BA10, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bruton

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80.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

24 Mar 28 Apr 20 May 24 Jun 21 Jul 13 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2340%
theft1017%
anti-social behaviour814%
criminal damage814%
public order35%
drugs23%
shoplifting23%
weapons12%

Bruton against Somerset

TypeBruton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence3225.2▲ 5%
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour11.18.9▼ 27%
Theft and robbery13.94.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wincanton90.1▼ 6%
Bruton80.7▼ 19%
Ansford67.2▼ 23%
Castle Cary66.1▼ 23%
Evercreech35.7▼ 33%
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 Bruton a safe area?

Bruton had about 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bruton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by theft (10) and anti-social behaviour (8).