Crime Rate in Wincanton & Bruton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wincanton & Bruton

The total recorded crimes in Wincanton & Bruton, South Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wincanton & Bruton crime rate of 11.30 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 Wincanton & Bruton, encompassing approximately 6,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Wincanton & Bruton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crofts Mead with total crimes: 10
  • Crocker Way with total crimes: 9
  • Morpork Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wincanton & Bruton?

To understand the safety of Wincanton & Bruton, we need to analyze Wincanton & Bruton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Wincanton & Bruton reported a higher crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 1,188 crimes compared to 962. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wincanton & Bruton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wincanton & Bruton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Somerset average, with 880 crimes compared to 736. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wincanton & Bruton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Somerset, Wincanton & Bruton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wincanton & Bruton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wincanton & Bruton has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 11.30 ranking 8th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Wincanton & Bruton crimes were 1,188. The crime rate of Wincanton & Bruton in 2024 was 186.42 (year) or 15.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wincanton & Bruton were around 880 crimes with yearly crime rate of 138.09 (year) or 11.51 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Somerset)CrimesRank (South Somerset)CrimesRank (South Somerset)
Yeovil South228 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil East93 21,194 31,143 2
Yeovil Central76 71,207 21,091 3
Castle Cary91 31,122 5824 6
Yeovil West89 41,034 6909 4
Coker89 5828 10492 12
Curry Rivel & Langport84 6945 8803 7
Chard South63 11991 7718 10
Chard North65 9891 9747 8
Ilminster63 10736 12736 9
Blackmoor Vale32 17760 11574 11
Martock55 12636 14433 15
Crewkerne55 13650 13483 13
South Petherton & Islemoor35 16581 15457 14
Brympton48 14437 17318 17
Somerton45 15526 16425 16

Wincanton & Bruton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202514
January 202546
December 202427
November 202433
October 202426
September 202425
August 202436
July 202440
June 202482
May 202432
April 202435

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 202416
November 202412
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
January 20251
December 20246
November 202413
October 202414
September 20247
August 202413
July 202412
June 202448
May 20249
April 202415

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 202415
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 202412
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wincanton & Bruton in March 2025

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

1. Crofts Mead (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Crocker Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Morpork Street (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sunny Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Old Station Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Merlin Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Tile Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Charcroft Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Barrow Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Kingsettle Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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