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Crime in Somerton

Somerton had 71 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 45.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 66th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

TA11, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Somerton

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45.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
66 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 25 Apr 31 May 26 Jun 26 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Somerton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3752%
anti-social behaviour913%
shoplifting913%
theft57%
vehicle crime34%
burglary23%
criminal damage23%
public order23%

Somerton against Somerset

TypeSomerton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence23.725.2▲ 12%
Burglary1.32–
Vehicle crime1.92–
Anti-social behaviour5.88.9▼ 18%
Theft and robbery3.24.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Somerton45.5▼ 12%
Barton St David21.9–
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 Somerton a safe area?

Somerton had about 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 66 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Somerton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and shoplifting (9).