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Crime in Chard

Chard had 384 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 107.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 86% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 27% on the three months before.

TA20, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chard

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107.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-27%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common154 in 3 months

Month by month

190 Mar 171 Apr 165 May 139 Jun 142 Jul 103 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15440%
anti-social behaviour6316%
shoplifting5414%
criminal damage277%
public order246%
theft205%
vehicle crime205%
burglary92%

Chard against Somerset

TypeChard per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence43.125.2▼ 28%
Burglary2.52▼ 50%
Vehicle crime5.62▼ 29%
Anti-social behaviour17.68.9▼ 10%
Theft and robbery6.24.6▼ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chard107.5▼ 27%
Broadway18.3–
Tatworth13.2▼ 65%
South Chard13.2▼ 69%
Combe St Nicholas10–
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 Chard a safe area?

Chard had about 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chard?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (154), followed by anti-social behaviour (63) and shoplifting (54).