South Petherton had 82 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.
TA13, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Petherton
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89crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of South Petherton. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
35
43%
anti-social behaviour
20
24%
shoplifting
8
10%
burglary
7
9%
criminal damage
3
4%
theft
3
4%
other crime
2
2%
public order
2
2%
South Petherton against Somerset
Type
South Petherton per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
38
25.2
▲ 21%
Burglary
7.6
2
–
Vehicle crime
1.1
2
–
Anti-social behaviour
21.7
8.9
▲ 5%
Theft and robbery
4.3
4.6
–
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Petherton a safe area?
South Petherton had about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in South Petherton?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and shoplifting (8).