WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Crime in Somerton, South Somerset

Comprehensive safety analysis for Somerton, localized within South Somerset.

Total Crimes

39
trending_up +18.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

45.95per 1k
trending_down -5.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,294

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences19
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Burglary4
Shoplifting1
Public Order1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Pearmain Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Huish Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Home Field Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Leffman Court Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Poppy Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Gassons Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near May Pole Knap Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Camden Orchard Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Cary Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Local Rank

#5safest in South Somerset

City Average

75.94per 1k

Local Policing

Wincanton Rural West

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Wincanton rural neighbourhood team have seen an increase in rural thefts which have included plant machinery, trailers, offroad vehicles and fuel. As a team we have been conducting hi-visibility patrols around the areas we are receiving intelligence for.

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

Wincanton rural neighbourhood team have seen an increase in rural thefts which have included plant machinery, trailers, offroad vehicles and fuel. As a team we have been conducting hi-visibility patrols around the areas we are receiving intelligence for.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Car Thefts

Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts across East Somerset, with some offenders using a method known as "relay theft." Relay theft allows criminals to unlock and steal cars by intercepting the signal from keyless entry fobs often without owners realising until it’s too late.

There are steps of which we recommend protecting your vehicles.

How Cars Are Stolen Without Keys– YouTube

If there are any intelligence or enquiries about these issues, please get in touch with the local team who can assist you. Patrols will continue to areas which we have identified as being targeted with positive action such as arrests to be made.

Issued: 10 Apr 2026

Status Update

Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts across East Somerset, with some offenders using a method known as "relay theft." Relay theft allows criminals to unlock and steal cars by intercepting the signal from keyless entry fobs often without owners realising until it’s too late.
There are steps of which we recommend protecting your vehicles.
How Cars Are Stolen Without Keys – YouTube
If there are any intelligence or enquiries about these issues, please get in touch with the local team who can assist you. Patrols will continue to areas which we have identified as being targeted with positive action such as arrests to be made.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN16

Queen Camel, come meet us event

meeting

Wincanton neighbourhood team are hosting a 'come meet us event' at Queen Camel Old School. This is a great opportunity for you to come and meet your local officers and discuss things which are of interest to you in the area which we might be able to assist with.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Old School Community Centre, Queen Camel

JUL14

Queen Camel, come meet us event

meeting

Wincanton neighbourhood team are hosting a 'come meet us event' at Queen Camel Old School. This is a great opportunity for you to come and meet your local officers and discuss things which are of interest to you in the area which we might be able to assist with.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

The Old School Community Centre, Queen Camel

AUG11

Queen Camel, come meet us event

meeting

Wincanton neighbourhood team are hosting a 'come meet us event' at Queen Camel Old School. This is a great opportunity for you to come and meet your local officers and discuss things which are of interest to you in the area which we might be able to assist with.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Old School Community Centre, Queen Camel

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