Crime Rate in Minehead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minehead

The total recorded crimes in Minehead, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minehead crime rate of 6.44 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 Minehead, encompassing approximately 9,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Minehead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • St Andrews Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Esplanade with total crimes: 4

How safe is Minehead?

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

  • Relative to Somerset West and Taunton:

    • In 2024, Minehead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 997 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Minehead witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Minehead had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 707 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Minehead witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Minehead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Minehead Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Minehead has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 6.44 ranking 8th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Minehead crimes were 997. The crime rate of Minehead in 2024 was 100.33 (year) or 8.36 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Minehead were around 707 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.15 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)
Taunton East346 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West98 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove94 41,294 31,053 3
Wellington98 31,168 5773 5
Taunton North93 51,208 4920 4
Blackdown & Neroche78 6890 7513 11
Dunster61 10869 8660 7
Lydeard65 7771 9488 13
Taunton South45 12738 11633 8
Monkton & North Curry62 9753 10538 9
Watchet & Stogursey48 11738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull34 14583 13488 12
Upper Tone43 13462 14397 15
Dulverton & Exmoor21 15460 15407 14

Minehead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202525
January 202512
December 20247
November 202415
October 202416
September 202416
August 202414
July 202428
June 202458
May 202417
April 202419

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202525
January 202521
December 202429
November 202423
October 202434
September 202419
August 202427
July 202432
June 202468
May 202423
April 202428

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247
July 202416
June 202418
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202510
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 202422
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Minehead in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Andrews Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Esplanade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Wellington Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bowsprit Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mariners Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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