Crime Rate in Sedgemoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedgemoor

The total recorded crimes in Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 1,365 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedgemoor crime rate of 10.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (570) incidents (23.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (219) incidents (3.79% increase)
  • Public order: (155) incidents (2.65% increase)
Sedgemoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Way with total crimes: 42
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24

Sedgemoor Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Sedgemoor Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridgwater South (311 crimes), and the safest, King Alfred (28 crimes), is 283 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Sedgemoor.

Similarly, the area of Bridgwater Town (288 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wedmore & Mark (15 crimes), with a difference of 273 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sedgemoor.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridgwater South311
Bridgwater North & Central204
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip180
North Petherton156
Highbridge & Burnham South129

Safest Wards:

Huntspill55
Bridgwater West48
Cheddar42
Cannington31
King Alfred28

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bridgwater Town288
Stockmoor & North Petherton165
Bridgwater South149
Bridgwater North133
Highbridge129

Safest Areas:

Pawlett, Puriton & Woolavington45
Cheddar & Axbridge42
Cannington, Combwich & Nether Stowey29
Wembdon & Chilton Trinity25
Wedmore & Mark15

Sedgemoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 604 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202524
February 202528
January 202516
December 202424
November 202414
October 202414
September 202418
August 202424
July 202416

A total of 928 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

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

A total of 1884 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 171.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025219
April 2025211
March 2025188
February 2025114
January 2025137
December 2024131
November 2024130
October 2024143
September 2024171
August 2024222
July 2024218

A total of 829 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202589
March 202558
February 202586
January 202575
December 202476
November 202470
October 202466
September 202456
August 202483
July 2024100

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 202412
July 20245

A total of 266 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 435 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202542
February 202522
January 202550
December 202434
November 202440
October 202442
September 202446
August 202456
July 202458

A total of 1146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 104.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025121
March 2025137
February 202588
January 202598
December 2024110
November 202480
October 202477
September 2024105
August 2024105
July 2024101

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20241
August 202413
July 20245

A total of 1387 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025155
April 2025151
March 2025125
February 202574
January 2025101
December 202490
November 2024110
October 2024126
September 2024123
August 2024161
July 2024171

A total of 5934 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 539.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 619 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025570
April 2025463
March 2025529
February 2025437
January 2025523
December 2024510
November 2024544
October 2024606
September 2024529
August 2024619
July 2024604

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 312 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202541
March 202540
February 202541
January 202531
December 202419
November 202416
October 202426
September 202426
August 202424
July 202422

High Crime Locations Sedgemoor in May 2025

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

1. Market Way (Map)
Total42
Criminal damage and arson18
Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime12
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Possession of weapons2
Drugs2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Public order5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
6. Wadham Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

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