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Crime in Lyngford

Lyngford had 393 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

TA2, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lyngford

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103.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common135 in 3 months

Month by month

107 Mar 119 Apr 98 May 110 Jun 179 Jul 104 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13534%
shoplifting10426%
anti-social behaviour6015%
criminal damage185%
theft174%
public order164%
vehicle crime123%
burglary103%

Lyngford against Somerset

TypeLyngford per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence35.525.2▲ 5%
Burglary2.62–
Vehicle crime3.22▲ 20%
Anti-social behaviour15.88.9▲ 25%
Theft and robbery7.94.6▲ 36%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Town210.1▼ 9%
Obridge159.5▲ 14%
Wellsprings139.5▲ 20%
Pyrland125.9▲ 34%
Priorswood115.2▲ 30%
Rowbarton109.3▲ 1%
Lyngford103.4▲ 21%
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 Lyngford a safe area?

Lyngford had about 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lyngford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (135), followed by shoplifting (104) and anti-social behaviour (60).