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Crime in South Chard

South Chard had 9 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 13.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 100th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 69% on the three months before.

TA20, Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of South Chard

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13.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
100 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-69%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 12 Apr 9 May 1 Jun 6 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence556%
criminal damage222%
anti-social behaviour111%
theft111%

South Chard against Somerset

TypeSouth Chard per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence7.325.2▼ 50%
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime02–
Anti-social behaviour1.58.9–
Theft and robbery1.54.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chard107.5▼ 27%
Axminster97.2▲ 25%
South Chard13.2▼ 69%
Tatworth13.2▼ 65%
Combe St Nicholas10–
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 South Chard a safe area?

South Chard had about 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 100 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Chard?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by criminal damage (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).