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Crime in Highbury

Highbury had 34 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 67th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

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

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39.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
67 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 9 Apr 8 May 10 Jun 15 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1338%
shoplifting618%
criminal damage39%
anti-social behaviour39%
theft39%
burglary26%
vehicle crime26%
robbery13%

Highbury against Somerset

TypeHighbury per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence15.125.2▲ 30%
Burglary2.32–
Vehicle crime2.32–
Anti-social behaviour3.58.9–
Theft and robbery4.64.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Highbury39.4▲ 26%
Stoke St. Michael23.6▼ 10%
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 Highbury a safe area?

Highbury had about 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 67 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Highbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by shoplifting (6) and criminal damage (3).