Sydenham had 607 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 149.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 159% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.
TA6, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sydenham
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149.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common228 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sydenham. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
228
38%
shoplifting
142
23%
anti-social behaviour
84
14%
criminal damage
56
9%
theft
25
4%
public order
16
3%
robbery
13
2%
vehicle crime
11
2%
Sydenham against Somerset
Type
Sydenham per 1,000
Middle Somerset area
Change
Violence
56.2
25.2
▼ 16%
Burglary
2.5
2
▼ 52%
Vehicle crime
2.7
2
▼ 31%
Anti-social behaviour
20.7
8.9
▼ 2%
Theft and robbery
10.8
4.6
▼ 2%
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 Sydenham a safe area?
Sydenham had about 149.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Sydenham?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (228), followed by shoplifting (142) and anti-social behaviour (84).