Crime Rate in North Petherton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Petherton

The total recorded crimes in North Petherton, Sedgemoor, UK in July 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Petherton crime rate of 14.11 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 North Petherton, encompassing approximately 9,495 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-48.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (237.50% increase)
North Petherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Way with total crimes: 30
  • Larkspur Road with total crimes: 12
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is North Petherton?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, North Petherton reported a higher crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 1,797 crimes compared to 1,375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Petherton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, North Petherton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 1,270 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Petherton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Petherton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Petherton has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 14.11 ranking 4th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total North Petherton crimes were 1,797. The crime rate of North Petherton in 2024 was 189.24 (year) or 15.77 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Petherton were around 1,270 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.74 (year) or 11.15 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Petherton)CrimesRank (North Petherton)CrimesRank (North Petherton)
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
Bridgwater West76 7950 7849 5
Brent65 81,032 6783 6
Burnham on Sea North77 6854 8764 7
Huntspill49 10701 9535 9
Cheddar64 9585 10478 10
King Alfred32 11423 11352 11
Cannington30 12311 12292 12

North Petherton 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 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 Public order (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202524
April 20257
March 20258
February 202515
January 202516
December 202420
November 20249
October 202420
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 755 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202574
May 202572
April 202556
March 202561
February 202557
January 202583
December 202442
November 202470
October 202479
September 202453
August 202470

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202524
May 202520
April 202523
March 202532
February 202529
January 202520
December 20247
November 202412
October 202418
September 202428
August 202432

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202512
May 202519
April 202527
March 202512
February 202511
January 202515
December 202414
November 20247
October 202415
September 202427
August 202423

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 202521
March 20257
February 202516
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20256
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
March 20251
October 20247

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
December 20246
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20247
August 202414

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20248
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations North Petherton in July 2025

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

1. Market Way (Map)
Total30
Other theft12
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Larkspur Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
3. Newton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
4. Wigeon Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Snowberry Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nolana Court (Map)
Total6
Public order6
7. Huntworth Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Huntworth Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
9. Rhode Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Portman Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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