Crime Rate in Bridgwater North & Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgwater North & Central

The total recorded crimes in Bridgwater North & Central, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgwater North & Central crime rate of 8.19 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 North & Central, encompassing approximately 24,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (26.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Bridgwater North & Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Thorncombe Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Cannon Close with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bridgwater North & Central?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Bridgwater North & Central reported a higher crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 2,611 crimes compared to 1,375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridgwater North & Central witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Bridgwater North & Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 2,001 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridgwater North & Central witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridgwater North & Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridgwater North & Central has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 8.19 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgwater North & Central crimes were 2,611. The crime rate of Bridgwater North & Central in 2024 was 104.78 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgwater North & Central were around 2,001 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.30 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgwater North & Central)CrimesRank (Bridgwater North & Central)CrimesRank (Bridgwater North & Central)
Bridgwater South311 13,985 12,691 1
Highbridge & Burnham South129 51,847 31,399 3
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip180 31,399 5743 8
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 North & Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (208 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 1149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202568
March 202583
February 202562
January 202573
December 202480
November 202481
October 202480
September 202469
August 202479
July 202475
June 2024208
May 2024105

A total of 432 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202527
March 202537
February 202514
January 202528
December 202440
November 202431
October 202429
September 202427
August 202436
July 202438
June 202462
May 202427

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 313 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202524
February 202513
January 202520
December 202421
November 202427
October 202417
September 202421
August 202430
July 202430
June 202452
May 202417

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20257
February 202511
January 202514
December 20245
November 202411
October 202411
September 20243
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 367 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202526
March 202553
February 202522
January 202534
December 202437
November 202417
October 202421
September 202433
August 202420
July 202416
June 202448
May 202418

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202513
February 202512
January 202512
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20245

High Crime Locations Bridgwater North & Central in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Thorncombe Crescent (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Cannon Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Rope Walk (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. The Leggar (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Chamberlin Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Trevor Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
8. Cornborough Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Capes Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Salmon Parade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

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