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Crime in Merriott

Merriott had 7 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 11.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 103rd of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 81% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 59% on the three months before.

TA16, Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Merriott

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11.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
103 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-59%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 4 Apr 8 May 2 Jun 3 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence343%
shoplifting114%
theft114%
vehicle crime114%
criminal damage114%

Merriott against Somerset

TypeMerriott per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence4.825.2–
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime1.62–
Anti-social behaviour08.9–
Theft and robbery1.64.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Petherton89▼ 12%
Crewkerne87▲ 30%
Merriott11.1▼ 59%
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 Merriott a safe area?

Merriott had about 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 103 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Merriott?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (3), followed by shoplifting (1) and theft (1).