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Crime in Minehead

Minehead had 288 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 98 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

TA24, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Minehead

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98crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common142 in 3 months

Month by month

132 Mar 108 Apr 90 May 99 Jun 103 Jul 86 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Minehead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14249%
anti-social behaviour4315%
criminal damage279%
public order217%
theft176%
shoplifting145%
burglary124%
vehicle crime52%

Minehead against Somerset

TypeMinehead per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence48.325.2▲ 2%
Burglary4.120%
Vehicle crime1.72▼ 64%
Anti-social behaviour14.68.9▼ 14%
Theft and robbery7.54.6▲ 22%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Minehead98▼ 13%
Alcombe90.8▼ 29%
Porlock30.9▲ 23%
Timberscombe2–
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 Minehead a safe area?

Minehead had about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Minehead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (142), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and criminal damage (27).