Crime Rate in Lydeard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lydeard

The total recorded crimes in Lydeard, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lydeard crime rate of 8.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Lydeard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilly Park with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Cole Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Lydeard has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 8.76 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lydeard)CrimesRank (Lydeard)CrimesRank (Lydeard)
Taunton East257 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove96 31,294 31,053 3
Taunton North76 71,208 4920 4
Monkton & North Curry85 4753 10538 9
Wellington64 91,168 5773 5
Minehead80 5997 6707 6
Dunster79 6869 8660 7
Blackdown & Neroche73 8890 7513 11
Taunton South61 10738 11633 8
Watchet & Stogursey45 12738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull46 11583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor40 13460 15407 14
Upper Tone30 15462 14397 15

Lydeard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202530
March 202524
February 202525
January 202520
December 202427
November 202427
October 202426
September 20249
August 202444
July 202421
June 202458
May 202427

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 202413
August 202421
July 202412
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Lydeard in May 2025

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

1. Hilly Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cole Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oxleaze (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Minehead Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Manning Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Heathfield Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Green'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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