Crime Rate in Minehead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minehead

The total recorded crimes in Minehead, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minehead crime rate of 8.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Minehead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowsprit Close with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Minehead has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 8.05 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Minehead)CrimesRank (Minehead)CrimesRank (Minehead)
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
Dunster79 6869 8660 7
Blackdown & Neroche73 8890 7513 11
Taunton South61 10738 11633 8
Lydeard39 14771 9488 13
Watchet & Stogursey45 12738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull46 11583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor40 13460 15407 14
Upper Tone30 15462 14397 15

Minehead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 202517
February 202525
January 202512
December 20247
November 202415
October 202416
September 202416
August 202414
July 202428
June 202458
May 202417

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247
July 202416
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20251
February 202510
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202522
February 202525
January 202521
December 202429
November 202423
October 202434
September 202419
August 202427
July 202432
June 202468
May 202423

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Minehead in May 2025

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

1. Bowsprit Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Robbery2
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
5. The Parade (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
6. Summerland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holloway Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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