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Crime in Porlock

Porlock had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 75th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

TA24, Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Porlock

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30.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
75 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 6 Apr 2 May 3 Jun 6 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence850%
theft425%
anti-social behaviour16%
burglary16%
vehicle crime16%
criminal damage16%

Porlock against Somerset

TypePorlock per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence15.525.2–
Burglary1.92–
Vehicle crime1.92–
Anti-social behaviour1.98.9–
Theft and robbery7.74.6–

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 Porlock a safe area?

Porlock had about 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 75 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Porlock?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by theft (4) and anti-social behaviour (1).