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Crime in Wincanton

Wincanton had 148 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

BA9, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wincanton

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90.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common58 in 3 months

Month by month

76 Mar 43 Apr 38 May 52 Jun 66 Jul 30 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5839%
anti-social behaviour2215%
shoplifting2114%
criminal damage117%
theft107%
public order85%
vehicle crime85%
other crime53%

Wincanton against Somerset

TypeWincanton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence35.325.2▼ 21%
Burglary1.22–
Vehicle crime4.92–
Anti-social behaviour13.48.9▲ 38%
Theft and robbery7.94.6▲ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wincanton90.1▼ 6%
Bruton80.7▼ 19%
Abbas Combe50.8▼ 17%
Templecombe50.8▼ 17%
Bourton20–
North Cadbury1.6–
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 Wincanton a safe area?

Wincanton had about 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wincanton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (58), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and shoplifting (21).