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Crime in East Bower

East Bower had 340 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 149.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 159% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

TA6, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Bower

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149.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common152 in 3 months

Month by month

133 Mar 113 Apr 129 May 107 Jun 114 Jul 119 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Bower. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15245%
shoplifting5115%
anti-social behaviour4513%
criminal damage3410%
theft165%
public order82%
burglary72%
robbery72%

East Bower against Somerset

TypeEast Bower per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence66.825.2▼ 13%
Burglary3.12–
Vehicle crime2.62–
Anti-social behaviour19.88.9▲ 5%
Theft and robbery11.44.6▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastover325.2▲ 11%
Bridgwater179▲ 1%
Hamp162.4▼ 16%
Sydenham149.6▼ 8%
East Bower149.3▼ 9%
Wembdon76.2▲ 53%
Dunwear19▼ 42%
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 East Bower a safe area?

East Bower had about 149.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in East Bower?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (152), followed by shoplifting (51) and anti-social behaviour (45).