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Crime in Chilcompton

Chilcompton had 34 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 55th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.

BA3, Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chilcompton

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59.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
55 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-21%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 16 Apr 12 May 15 Jun 7 Jul 12 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chilcompton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting1647%
violence1029%
anti-social behaviour412%
criminal damage13%
burglary13%
public order13%
other crime13%

Chilcompton against Somerset

TypeChilcompton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence17.525.2▼ 23%
Burglary1.72–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour78.9–
Theft and robbery04.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Midsomer Norton70.8▼ 19%
Chilcompton59.5▼ 21%
Highbury39.4▲ 26%
Binegar6.6–
Gurney Slade4.9–
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 Chilcompton a safe area?

Chilcompton had about 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 55 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Chilcompton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (16), followed by violence (10) and anti-social behaviour (4).