Burnham-on-Sea had 545 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 98% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.
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114.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common245 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Burnham-on-Sea. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
245
45%
anti-social behaviour
105
19%
theft
34
6%
criminal damage
34
6%
shoplifting
32
6%
public order
28
5%
burglary
21
4%
vehicle crime
13
2%
Burnham-on-Sea against Somerset
Type
Burnham-on-Sea per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
51.3
25.2
▲ 17%
Burglary
4.4
2
▲ 91%
Vehicle crime
2.7
2
–
Anti-social behaviour
22
8.9
▼ 9%
Theft and robbery
9.8
4.6
▲ 9%
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 Burnham-on-Sea a safe area?
Burnham-on-Sea had about 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Burnham-on-Sea?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (245), followed by anti-social behaviour (105) and theft (34).