North Town had 783 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 210.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 264% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.
TA1, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of North Town
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210.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common244 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of North Town. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
244
31%
shoplifting
183
23%
anti-social behaviour
144
18%
criminal damage
51
7%
theft
43
5%
public order
26
3%
bike theft
23
3%
burglary
21
3%
North Town against Somerset
Type
North Town per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
65.5
25.2
▼ 11%
Burglary
5.6
2
▼ 16%
Vehicle crime
4.3
2
▼ 11%
Anti-social behaviour
38.6
8.9
▼ 1%
Theft and robbery
22
4.6
▲ 3%
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 Town a safe area?
North Town had about 210.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in North Town?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (244), followed by shoplifting (183) and anti-social behaviour (144).