Priorswood had 371 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 115.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 100% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.
TA2, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Priorswood
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115.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common134 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Priorswood. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
134
36%
shoplifting
100
27%
anti-social behaviour
51
14%
criminal damage
22
6%
public order
15
4%
theft
12
3%
vehicle crime
11
3%
burglary
9
2%
Priorswood against Somerset
Type
Priorswood per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
41.6
25.2
▲ 5%
Burglary
2.8
2
–
Vehicle crime
3.4
2
–
Anti-social behaviour
15.8
8.9
▲ 28%
Theft and robbery
6.2
4.6
▲ 54%
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 Priorswood a safe area?
Priorswood had about 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Priorswood?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (134), followed by shoplifting (100) and anti-social behaviour (51).