Crime Rate in Burnham on Sea North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burnham on Sea North

The total recorded crimes in Burnham on Sea North, Sedgemoor, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burnham on Sea North crime rate of 3.42 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 Burnham on Sea North, encompassing approximately 22,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Burnham on Sea North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Patricia Close with total crimes: 4
  • Abingdon Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burnham on Sea North?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Burnham on Sea North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 854 crimes compared to 1375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burnham on Sea North recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Burnham on Sea North had fewer crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 764 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burnham on Sea North recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sedgemoor, Burnham on Sea North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burnham on Sea North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burnham on Sea North has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Burnham on Sea North crimes were 854. The crime rate of Burnham on Sea North in 2024 was 37.97 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burnham on Sea North were around 764 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.96 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burnham on Sea North)CrimesRank (Burnham on Sea North)CrimesRank (Burnham on Sea North)
Bridgwater South284 13,985 12,691 1
Bridgwater North & Central172 22,611 22,001 2
Highbridge & Burnham South115 51,847 31,399 3
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip147 31,399 5743 8
North Petherton134 41,797 41,270 4
Bridgwater West76 7950 7849 5
Brent65 81,032 6783 6
Huntspill49 10701 9535 9
Cheddar64 9585 10478 10
King Alfred32 11423 11352 11
Cannington30 12311 12292 12

Burnham on Sea North 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202521
April 202523
March 202528
February 202510
January 202516
December 202419
November 202424
October 202433
September 202423
August 202426

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20259
May 202517
April 202513
March 202517
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Burnham on Sea North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burnham on Sea North postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Patricia Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Abingdon Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Technical Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. South Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Dunstan Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. South Esplanade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. John Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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