Crime in Somerton, South Somerset
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Wincanton Rural West
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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
Queen Camel, come meet us event
meetingWincanton 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.
Queen Camel, come meet us event
meetingWincanton 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.
Queen Camel, come meet us event
meetingWincanton 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.
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