North Petherton had 231 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 99.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 72% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.
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99.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common81 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of North Petherton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
81
35%
anti-social behaviour
45
19%
shoplifting
33
14%
criminal damage
26
11%
theft
11
5%
burglary
8
3%
public order
8
3%
robbery
6
3%
North Petherton against Somerset
Type
North Petherton per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
34.8
25.2
▼ 28%
Burglary
3.4
2
▼ 20%
Vehicle crime
2.6
2
▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour
19.4
8.9
▼ 17%
Theft and robbery
7.7
4.6
▲ 80%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 North Petherton a safe area?
North Petherton had about 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in North Petherton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (81), followed by anti-social behaviour (45) and shoplifting (33).