Crime Rate in Bridgwater South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgwater South

The total recorded crimes in Bridgwater South, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 311 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgwater South crime rate of 9.11 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 South, encompassing approximately 34,130 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Public order: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
Bridgwater South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is Bridgwater South?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Bridgwater South reported a higher crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 3,985 crimes compared to 1,375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridgwater South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Bridgwater South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 2,691 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridgwater South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridgwater South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridgwater South has recorded 311 crimes with crime rate of 9.11 ranking 1th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgwater South crimes were 3,985. The crime rate of Bridgwater South in 2024 was 116.76 (year) or 9.73 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgwater South were around 2,691 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.84 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgwater South)CrimesRank (Bridgwater South)CrimesRank (Bridgwater South)
Bridgwater North & Central204 22,611 22,001 2
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (112 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (126 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (156 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 136 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (252 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 729 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202556
March 202544
February 202534
January 202540
December 202441
November 202446
October 202442
September 202443
August 202468
July 202478
June 2024106
May 202463

A total of 478 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202534
March 202525
February 202523
January 202521
December 202424
November 202433
October 202437
September 202425
August 202441
July 202455
June 202484
May 202436

A total of 1699 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 130.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 2025108
March 2025112
February 2025112
January 2025108
December 2024109
November 2024115
October 2024126
September 2024123
August 2024156
July 2024136
June 2024252
May 2024137

A total of 303 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202516
March 202515
February 202513
January 202517
December 202418
November 20248
October 202418
September 202421
August 202431
July 202431
June 202466
May 202419

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 20258
February 202511
January 202516
December 202415
November 202414
October 202415
September 202413
August 202419
July 202420
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 446 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202523
March 202526
February 202538
January 202531
December 202443
November 202431
October 202427
September 202434
August 202427
July 202428
June 202456
May 202444

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20255
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Bridgwater South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Fore Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
4. St Mary Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
5. Manley Gardens (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
6. Lakeside Park (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cornhill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
8. West Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Penel Orlieu (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southgate Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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