Crime Rate in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip

The total recorded crimes in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgwater East & Bawdrip crime rate of 8.53 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 Bridgwater East & Bawdrip, encompassing approximately 21,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (78.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Regents Court with total crimes: 16

How safe is Bridgwater East & Bawdrip?

To understand the safety of Bridgwater East & Bawdrip, we need to analyze Bridgwater East & Bawdrip crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Bridgwater East & Bawdrip reported a higher crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 1,399 crimes compared to 1,375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridgwater East & Bawdrip witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Bridgwater East & Bawdrip had fewer crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 743 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bridgwater East & Bawdrip recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sedgemoor, Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 8.53 ranking 3th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgwater East & Bawdrip crimes were 1,399. The crime rate of Bridgwater East & Bawdrip in 2024 was 66.33 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip were around 743 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.23 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgwater East & Bawdrip)CrimesRank (Bridgwater East & Bawdrip)CrimesRank (Bridgwater East & Bawdrip)
Bridgwater South311 13,985 12,691 1
Bridgwater North & Central204 22,611 22,001 2
Highbridge & Burnham South129 51,847 31,399 3
North Petherton156 41,797 41,270 4
Bridgwater West48 9950 7849 5
Brent110 61,032 6783 6
Burnham on Sea North71 7854 8764 7
Huntspill55 8701 9535 9
Cheddar42 10585 10478 10
King Alfred28 12423 11352 11
Cannington31 11311 12292 12

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202529
March 202510
February 20257
January 202513
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 760 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202541
March 202550
February 202539
January 202559
December 202454
November 202468
October 202452
September 202454
August 202447
July 202458
June 2024106
May 202459

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 202515
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 202517
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202414
October 202410
September 202418
August 202416
July 202424
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202542
March 202513
February 20251
January 20254
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bridgwater East & Bawdrip in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Regents Court (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bower Fields (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Wadham Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Belgravia Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Higher Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Westonzoyland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Petrel Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Almond Tree Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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