Glastonbury had 452 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 201.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 249% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.
BA6, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Glastonbury
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201.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common139 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Glastonbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
139
31%
anti-social behaviour
101
22%
shoplifting
95
21%
criminal damage
32
7%
public order
25
6%
theft
18
4%
vehicle crime
15
3%
other crime
8
2%
Glastonbury against Somerset
Type
Glastonbury per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
61.9
25.2
▲ 23%
Burglary
2.7
2
–
Vehicle crime
6.7
2
–
Anti-social behaviour
45
8.9
▲ 66%
Theft and robbery
11.1
4.6
▲ 19%
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 Glastonbury a safe area?
Glastonbury had about 201.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Glastonbury?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (139), followed by anti-social behaviour (101) and shoplifting (95).