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Crime in Hamp

Hamp had 423 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 162.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 181% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

TA6, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hamp

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162.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common149 in 3 months

Month by month

156 Mar 195 Apr 150 May 147 Jun 154 Jul 122 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14935%
anti-social behaviour6215%
shoplifting5814%
criminal damage379%
vehicle crime276%
theft266%
public order174%
burglary113%

Hamp against Somerset

TypeHamp per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence57.225.2▼ 13%
Burglary4.22▼ 48%
Vehicle crime10.42▲ 29%
Anti-social behaviour23.88.9▼ 36%
Theft and robbery17.74.6▲ 28%

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%
Wembdon76.2▲ 53%
Haygrove51.5▲ 45%
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 Hamp a safe area?

Hamp had about 162.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hamp?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (149), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and shoplifting (58).