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 July 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgwater East & Bawdrip crime rate of 6.97 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Wadham Close with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 6.97 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgwater East & Bawdrip)CrimesRank (Bridgwater East & Bawdrip)CrimesRank (Bridgwater East & Bawdrip)
Bridgwater South284 13,985 12,691 1
Bridgwater North & Central172 22,611 22,001 2
Highbridge & Burnham South115 51,847 31,399 3
North Petherton134 41,797 41,270 4
Bridgwater West76 7950 7849 5
Brent65 81,032 6783 6
Burnham on Sea North77 6854 8764 7
Huntspill49 10701 9535 9
Cheddar64 9585 10478 10
King Alfred32 11423 11352 11
Cannington30 12311 12292 12

Bridgwater East & Bawdrip 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 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202514
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 202515
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 671 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202560
May 202573
April 202541
March 202550
February 202539
January 202559
December 202454
November 202468
October 202452
September 202454
August 202447

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202520
April 202510
March 202517
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202414
October 202410
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202519
April 202529
March 202510
February 20257
January 202513
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202510
April 202516
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202530
April 202542
March 202513
February 20251
January 20254
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Other theft2
3. Wadham Close (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Almond Tree Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Leyton Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Regents Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
7. Balmoral Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Myrtle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Juniper Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Laburnum Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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