Crime Rate in Bridgwater West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgwater West

The total recorded crimes in Bridgwater West, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgwater West crime rate of 3.29 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 West, encompassing approximately 14,569 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Bridgwater West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chatham Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Northgate with total crimes: 5
  • Coleridge Green with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bridgwater West?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Bridgwater West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 950 crimes compared to 1375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bridgwater West recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Bridgwater West had fewer crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 849 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bridgwater West witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sedgemoor, Bridgwater West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bridgwater West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridgwater West has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 9th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgwater West crimes were 950. The crime rate of Bridgwater West in 2024 was 65.21 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgwater West were around 849 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.27 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgwater West)CrimesRank (Bridgwater West)CrimesRank (Bridgwater West)
Bridgwater South311 13,985 12,691 1
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202522
March 202522
February 202537
January 202535
December 202443
November 202442
October 202453
September 202434
August 202434
July 202448
June 202460
May 202426

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 20244
July 202413
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
September 202412
August 20247
July 20244
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bridgwater West in May 2025

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

1. Chatham Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Northgate (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Coleridge Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brendon Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Standish Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Saltlands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Halyard Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Trinity Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coleridge Square (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Quantock Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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