Crime Rate in Sedgemoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedgemoor

The total recorded crimes in Sedgemoor, UK in July 2025 are around 1,245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedgemoor crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sedgemoor, encompassing approximately 125,341 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (518) incidents (-13.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (237) incidents (-1.66% decrease)
  • Public order: (134) incidents (2.29% increase)
Sedgemoor Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Market Way with total crimes: 30
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 29
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19

Sedgemoor Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Sedgemoor Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridgwater South (284 crimes), and the safest, Cannington (30 crimes), is 254 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Sedgemoor.

Similarly, the area of Bridgwater Town (262 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wedmore & Mark (23 crimes), with a difference of 239 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sedgemoor.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridgwater South284
Bridgwater North & Central172
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip147
North Petherton134
Highbridge & Burnham South115

Safest Wards:

Brent65
Cheddar64
Huntspill49
King Alfred32
Cannington30

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bridgwater Town262
Bridgwater South155
Stockmoor & North Petherton136
Highbridge115
Bridgwater East114

Safest Areas:

Pawlett, Puriton & Woolavington43
Westonzoyland, Ashcott & Cossington33
Wembdon & Chilton Trinity32
Cannington, Combwich & Nether Stowey24
Wedmore & Mark23

Sedgemoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 518 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 237 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (597 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (241 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (570 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (219 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (463 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (211 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (529 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (188 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 437 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (523 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (137 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 510 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 131 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (544 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (606 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (143 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (529 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (171 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (619 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (222 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20241
August 202413

A total of 6445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 537.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 619 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025518
June 2025597
May 2025570
April 2025463
March 2025529
February 2025437
January 2025523
December 2024510
November 2024544
October 2024606
September 2024529
August 2024619

A total of 432 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202530
May 202520
April 202525
March 202542
February 202522
January 202550
December 202434
November 202440
October 202442
September 202446
August 202456

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20251
March 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 1481 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025131
May 2025155
April 2025151
March 2025125
February 202574
January 2025101
December 202490
November 2024110
October 2024126
September 2024123
August 2024161

A total of 291 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 202519
April 202530
March 202515
February 202514
January 202520
December 202425
November 202423
October 202444
September 202419
August 202438

A total of 340 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202531
May 202526
April 202541
March 202540
February 202541
January 202531
December 202419
November 202416
October 202426
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 227 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202523
April 202521
March 202524
February 202528
January 202516
December 202424
November 202414
October 202414
September 202418
August 202424

A total of 979 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202570
May 2025114
April 202573
March 202565
February 202572
January 202586
December 202476
November 202463
October 202487
September 202478
August 2024107

A total of 2144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025237
June 2025241
May 2025219
April 2025211
March 2025188
February 2025114
January 2025137
December 2024131
November 2024130
October 2024143
September 2024171
August 2024222

A total of 911 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202589
May 202570
April 202589
March 202558
February 202586
January 202575
December 202476
November 202470
October 202466
September 202456
August 202483

A total of 1185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202576
May 2025124
April 2025121
March 2025137
February 202588
January 202598
December 2024110
November 202480
October 202477
September 2024105
August 2024105

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 20257
April 202511
March 202516
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202421

High Crime Locations Sedgemoor in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sedgemoor postcode area is presented below.

1. Market Way (Map)
Total30
Public order12
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
4. Manley Gardens (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Larkspur Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Bond Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery1
Other theft1

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