Crime Rate in Huntspill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huntspill

The total recorded crimes in Huntspill, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntspill crime rate of 63.61 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 Huntspill, encompassing approximately 864 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Huntspill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polden Walk with total crimes: 10
  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cossington Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Huntspill?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Huntspill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 701 crimes compared to 1375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Huntspill recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Huntspill had fewer crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 535 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Huntspill recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Huntspill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Huntspill has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 63.61 ranking 8th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Huntspill crimes were 701. The crime rate of Huntspill in 2024 was 810.69 (year) or 67.56 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Huntspill were around 535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 618.71 (year) or 51.56 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Huntspill)CrimesRank (Huntspill)CrimesRank (Huntspill)
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
Bridgwater West48 9950 7849 5
Brent110 61,032 6783 6
Burnham on Sea North71 7854 8764 7
Cheddar42 10585 10478 10
King Alfred28 12423 11352 11
Cannington31 11311 12292 12

Huntspill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 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 Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202518
March 202526
February 202514
January 202532
December 202429
November 202435
October 202436
September 202423
August 202418
July 202426
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Huntspill in May 2025

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

1. Polden Walk (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Springfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cossington Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. Sealeys Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lockswell (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Scot Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Chapel Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ringstone (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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