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Crime in Sherford

Sherford had 44 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 71st of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 27% on the three months before.

TA1, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sherford

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33.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
71 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-27%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 22 Apr 19 May 15 Jun 18 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sherford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2250%
anti-social behaviour511%
bike theft49%
burglary37%
criminal damage37%
public order37%
theft25%
vehicle crime25%

Sherford against Somerset

TypeSherford per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence16.825.2▼ 33%
Burglary2.32–
Vehicle crime1.52–
Anti-social behaviour3.88.9▼ 62%
Theft and robbery4.64.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wilton236.50%
North Town210.1▼ 9%
Taunton145.4▼ 1%
Galmington57.7▼ 27%
Comeytrowe54.2▼ 32%
Sherford33.5▼ 27%
Trull22.9▼ 20%
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 Sherford a safe area?

Sherford had about 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 71 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sherford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (22), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and bike theft (4).