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Crime in Ruishton

Ruishton had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

TA3, Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ruishton

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75.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 20 Apr 20 May 12 Jun 18 Jul 21 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1937%
theft714%
shoplifting714%
public order510%
criminal damage48%
anti-social behaviour36%
vehicle crime36%
bike theft12%

Ruishton against Somerset

TypeRuishton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence28.225.2▲ 12%
Burglary1.52–
Vehicle crime4.42–
Anti-social behaviour4.48.9–
Theft and robbery11.94.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Halcon229.8▲ 5%
Lambrook159.3▲ 2%
Blackbrook106.9▼ 3%
Holway88▼ 2%
Ruishton75.6▼ 12%
Monkton Heathfield74▼ 32%
Creech St Michael32.5▼ 16%
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 Ruishton a safe area?

Ruishton had about 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ruishton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by theft (7) and shoplifting (7).