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Crime in Puriton

Puriton had 15 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 26.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 78th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 56% on the three months before.

TA7, Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Puriton

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26.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
78 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-56%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 10 Apr 12 May 6 Jun 2 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence853%
anti-social behaviour320%
criminal damage213%
burglary213%

Puriton against Somerset

TypePuriton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence14.125.2▼ 56%
Burglary3.52–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour5.38.9–
Theft and robbery04.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastover325.2▲ 11%
Sydenham149.6▼ 8%
East Bower149.3▼ 9%
Woolavington106.7▲ 44%
Pawlett28.6–
Puriton26.5▼ 56%
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 Puriton a safe area?

Puriton had about 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 78 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Puriton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and criminal damage (2).