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

Crime in Watchet & Stogursey, Somerset West and Taunton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Watchet & Stogursey, localized within Somerset West and Taunton.

Total Crimes

104
trending_up +15.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

57.91per 1k
trending_up +7.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,635

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences47
Anti-social Behaviour16
Criminal Damage & Arson14
Other Theft8
Public Order7
Vehicle Crime4
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Other Crime2
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Larviscombe Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 12
12
On or near Limpetshell Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2
6
On or near Aller Mead Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 1
5
On or near Cherry Tree Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 1
5
On or near St Peters Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4
4
On or near Fore Street Map
Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Mill Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Townsend Map
Public order: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Somerset West and Taunton district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Somerset West and Taunton

City Average

85.67per 1k

Local Policing

Williton and Watchet

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Interact with youths who cause ASB and find ways to distract and remove them from ASB problems in the community.

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team have been attending youth clubs and visiting the local hot spot areas to continue a positive report with the families in the area

Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

Intelligence-led policing to tackle illegal vehicles on the road, such as no tax, insurance or licence.

Issued: 5 Sep 2025

Status Update

Local officers assisted with local knowledge for a vehicle stopped in the last week for no insurance and was further dealt with for drug driving.

Actioned: 28 May 2026

We are focusing on high-visibility patrols in the hotspot locations following incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Issued: 19 Sep 2024

Status Update

We are continuing to work alongside our ASB team to reduce ASB in our area.
If you are currently experiencing ASB, do not hesitate to make a report to us by:

calling 999 in the event of an emergency
reporting ASB online

Actioned: 26 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN17

Watchet Beat Surgery

meeting

Come and speak to us! between 15:30-17:30, we will be down at the Watchet beat post to answer any questions or address any queries you may have. Were here for you when you need us but we want to know what you think your community needs.

schedule

3:30 PM — 5:30 PM

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Watchet Beat Office, Watchet

JUL15

Watchet Beat Surgery

meeting

Come and speak to us! between 15:30-17:30, we will be down at the Watchet beat post to answer any questions or address any queries you may have. Were here for you when you need us but we want to know what you think your community needs.

schedule

3:30 PM — 5:30 PM

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Watchet Beat Office, Watchet

AUG12

Watchet Beat Surgery

meeting

Come and speak to us! between 15:30-17:30, we will be down at the Watchet beat post to answer any questions or address any queries you may have. Were here for you when you need us but we want to know what you think your community needs.

schedule

3:30 PM — 5:30 PM

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Watchet Beat Office, Watchet

SEP9

Watchet Beat Surgery

meeting

Come and speak to us! between 15:30-17:30, we will be down at the Watchet beat post to answer any questions or address any queries you may have. Were here for you when you need us but we want to know what you think your community needs.

schedule

3:30 PM — 5:30 PM

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Watchet Beat Office, Watchet

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