Crime Rate in North Petherton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Petherton

The total recorded crimes in North Petherton, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Petherton crime rate of 16.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
North Petherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Way with total crimes: 42
  • Taunton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Larkspur Road with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the North Petherton has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 16.43 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Petherton)CrimesRank (North Petherton)CrimesRank (North Petherton)
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
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

North Petherton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20257
March 20258
February 202515
January 202516
December 202420
November 20249
October 202420
September 20249
August 202418
July 20249
June 202426

A total of 951 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202556
March 202561
February 202557
January 202583
December 202442
November 202470
October 202479
September 202453
August 202470
July 202477
June 2024150
May 202481

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202527
March 202512
February 202511
January 202515
December 202414
November 20247
October 202415
September 202427
August 202423
July 202411
June 202460
May 20242

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202532
February 202529
January 202520
December 20247
November 202412
October 202418
September 202428
August 202432
July 202417
June 202474
May 202412

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
December 20246
October 20241
August 20242
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20247
August 202414
July 20242
May 202415

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 20257
February 202516
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 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
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 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
July 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20247

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20241
September 20241
June 202412

High Crime Locations North Petherton in May 2025

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

1. Market Way (Map)
Total42
Criminal damage and arson18
Vehicle crime12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Taunton Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Larkspur Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Maranta Court (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
5. Carnival Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rogers Close (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clare Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order6
9. Portman Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Tuli Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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