Crime Rate in Highbridge & Burnham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highbridge & Burnham South

The total recorded crimes in Highbridge & Burnham South, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highbridge & Burnham South crime rate of 9.98 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 Highbridge & Burnham South, encompassing approximately 12,923 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Highbridge & Burnham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Southwell Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Highbridge & Burnham South?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Highbridge & Burnham South reported a higher crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 1,847 crimes compared to 1,375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Highbridge & Burnham South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Highbridge & Burnham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 1,399 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Highbridge & Burnham South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highbridge & Burnham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Highbridge & Burnham South has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 9.98 ranking 5th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Highbridge & Burnham South crimes were 1,847. The crime rate of Highbridge & Burnham South in 2024 was 142.92 (year) or 11.91 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highbridge & Burnham South were around 1,399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.25 (year) or 9.02 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highbridge & Burnham South)CrimesRank (Highbridge & Burnham South)CrimesRank (Highbridge & Burnham South)
Bridgwater South311 13,985 12,691 1
Bridgwater North & Central204 22,611 22,001 2
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

Highbridge & Burnham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202515
February 20256
January 202512
December 20247
November 202417
October 202410
September 202422
August 202424
July 202417
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 20241
November 202412
October 202411
September 20249
August 202428
July 202432
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 863 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202556
March 202569
February 202553
January 202562
December 202464
November 202450
October 202463
September 202465
August 202479
July 202456
June 2024116
May 202468

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202515
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 202413
October 202417
September 202410
August 202421
July 202417
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 202416

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 20256
February 202511
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 202414
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20253
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

High Crime Locations Highbridge & Burnham South in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. Southwell Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
4. Stiling Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Morland Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
7. Market Terrace (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tyler Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. East Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Scott Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.