Crime Rate in Minehead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minehead

The total recorded crimes in Minehead, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minehead crime rate of 7.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Minehead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • 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 areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • 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 July 2025 the Minehead has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 7.55 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Minehead)CrimesRank (Minehead)CrimesRank (Minehead)
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
Dunster71 9869 8660 7
Taunton South64 10738 11633 8
Monkton & North Curry73 8753 10538 9
Lydeard61 13771 9488 13
Watchet & Stogursey64 11738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull61 12583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor31 15460 15407 14
Upper Tone33 14462 14397 15

Minehead 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 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202515
April 20254
March 20251
February 202510
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202515
April 20258
March 202517
February 202525
January 202512
December 20247
November 202415
October 202416
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202519
May 202524
April 202521
March 202522
February 202525
January 202521
December 202429
November 202423
October 202434
September 202419
August 202427

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Minehead in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
5. Bowsprit Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. St Andrews Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Selbourne Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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