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 March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watchet & Stogursey crime rate of 9.80 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Watchet & Stogursey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hilltop Lane with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Watchet & Stogursey has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 9.80 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.

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
Minehead64 8997 6707 6
Blackdown & Neroche78 6890 7513 11
Dunster61 10869 8660 7
Lydeard65 7771 9488 13
Taunton South45 12738 11633 8
Monkton & North Curry62 9753 10538 9
Comeytrowe & Trull34 14583 13488 12
Upper Tone43 13462 14397 15
Dulverton & Exmoor21 15460 15407 14

Watchet & Stogursey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202524
January 202525
December 202423
November 202430
October 202439
September 202425
August 202427
July 202437
June 202470
May 202447
April 202437

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

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 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 6 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
March 20254
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Watchet & Stogursey in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
2. Bank Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
3. Hilltop Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sea Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Larviscombe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Wedlakes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Aller Mead Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fore Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Esplanade Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Middle Moor Drove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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