Crime Rate in Watchet & Stogursey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watchet & Stogursey

The total recorded crimes in Watchet & Stogursey, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watchet & Stogursey crime rate of 13.07 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 Watchet & Stogursey, encompassing approximately 4,898 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Watchet & Stogursey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Townsend with total crimes: 6
  • Limpetshell Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Watchet & Stogursey?

To understand the safety of Watchet & Stogursey, we need to analyze Watchet & Stogursey 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, Watchet & Stogursey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 738 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Watchet & Stogursey recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Watchet & Stogursey had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 532 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Watchet & Stogursey recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Watchet & Stogursey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Watchet & Stogursey has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 13.07 ranking 11th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Watchet & Stogursey crimes were 738. The crime rate of Watchet & Stogursey in 2024 was 150.67 (year) or 12.56 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watchet & Stogursey were around 532 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.61 (year) or 9.05 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watchet & Stogursey)CrimesRank (Watchet & Stogursey)CrimesRank (Watchet & Stogursey)
Taunton East250 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove75 61,294 31,053 3
Wellington109 31,168 5773 5
Taunton North103 41,208 4920 4
Blackdown & Neroche80 5890 7513 11
Minehead75 7997 6707 6
Dunster71 9869 8660 7
Taunton South64 10738 11633 8
Monkton & North Curry73 8753 10538 9
Lydeard61 13771 9488 13
Comeytrowe & Trull61 12583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor31 15460 15407 14
Upper Tone33 14462 14397 15

Watchet & Stogursey 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202529
May 202525
April 202533
March 202523
February 202524
January 202525
December 202423
November 202430
October 202439
September 202425
August 202427

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Watchet & Stogursey in July 2025

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

1. Townsend (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Limpetshell Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Bank Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Aller Mead Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. St Audries Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fore Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Helwell Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wristland Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lonlay Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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