What is the crime rate in Sedgemoor?

As of February 2026, Sedgemoor has a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,262 recorded offences.

How does Sedgemoor rank nationally for crime?

Sedgemoor ranks #108 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Sedgemoor?

The most common crime type in Sedgemoor is Violence and sexual offences with 556 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 44.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Sedgemoor?

As of February 2026, Sedgemoor has a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,262 recorded offences.

How does Sedgemoor rank nationally for crime?

Sedgemoor ranks #108 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Sedgemoor?

The most common crime type in Sedgemoor is Violence and sexual offences with 556 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 44.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Sedgemoor Crime Intelligence Report

Sedgemoor recorded 1,262 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 residents. This places Sedgemoor at #108 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 14.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 27.5% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,262

trending_up +14.2% vs last month

Crime Rate

10.07per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#108of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

125,341

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 24 Public order: 6 Drugs: 5	24
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 20 Robbery: 5	20
On or near Huntworth Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 24	24
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 20	20
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 10 Anti-social behaviour: 6 Other theft: 2	10
On or near Market Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 10 Public order: 3	10
On or near Gulliford Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 11	11
On or near Petrol Station Map	Anti-social behaviour: 9	9
On or near Thorncombe Crescent Map	Public order: 5 Other crime: 3	5
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 7	7

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

1,262 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

556

44.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

161

12.8%

Shoplifting

116

9.2%

Public Order

103

8.2%

Other Theft

6.3%

Criminal Damage & Arson

4.9%

Burglary

4.4%

Vehicle Crime

3.2%

Other Crime

2.2%

Robbery

1.4%

Drug Offences

1.3%

Weapons Possession

1.3%

Bicycle Theft

0.6%

Theft from Person

0.1%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

12 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Bridgwater South	298	8.7
2	Bridgwater North & Central	188	7.5
3	North Petherton	160	16.8
4	Bridgwater East & Bawdrip	142	6.7
5	Highbridge & Burnham South	122	9.4

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Cannington	16	9.5
shield	King Alfred	39	96.4
shield	Cheddar	41	10.8
shield	Brent	49	4.5
shield	Huntspill	60	69.4

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +14.2%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +27.5%

Data Transparency

Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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