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Crime in Meare

Meare had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 28.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 77th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% below the middle Somerset area.

BA6, Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Meare

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28.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
77 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 2 Apr 4 May 5 Jun 4 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence542%
anti-social behaviour325%
burglary18%
theft18%
other crime18%
public order18%

Meare against Somerset

TypeMeare per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence11.925.2–
Burglary2.42–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour7.18.9–
Theft and robbery2.44.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Glastonbury201.3▲ 33%
Street95▲ 17%
Meare28.6–
Ashcott25.6▼ 7%
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 Meare a safe area?

Meare had about 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 77 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Meare?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and burglary (1).