Crime Rate in Lydeard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lydeard

The total recorded crimes in Lydeard, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydeard crime rate of 13.70 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 Lydeard, encompassing approximately 4,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lydeard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milsom Place with total crimes: 6
  • Collett Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hilly Park with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lydeard?

To understand the safety of Lydeard, we need to analyze Lydeard 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, Lydeard demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 771 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lydeard recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Lydeard had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 488 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lydeard recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lydeard Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lydeard has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 13.70 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Lydeard crimes were 771. The crime rate of Lydeard in 2024 was 173.10 (year) or 14.42 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lydeard were around 488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.56 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lydeard)CrimesRank (Lydeard)CrimesRank (Lydeard)
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
Watchet & Stogursey64 11738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull61 12583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor31 15460 15407 14
Upper Tone33 14462 14397 15

Lydeard 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202520
May 202514
April 202530
March 202524
February 202525
January 202520
December 202427
November 202427
October 202426
September 20249
August 202444

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202511
April 20254
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
January 20251

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
November 20243
October 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lydeard in July 2025

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

1. Milsom Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Collett Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hilly Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Pound Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greenway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Port Stanley Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Great Western Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Luscombe Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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