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

somerton Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for somerton, localized within south somerset.

Total Crimes

33
trending_down -2.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

48.47per 1k
trending_down -0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,294

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences11
Public Order6
Anti-social Behaviour5
Other Crime2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Other Theft2
Burglary2
Bicycle Theft1
Shoplifting1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Poppy Road Map
Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near New Cross Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Leffman Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Foxglove Road Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Home Field Close Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Pearmain Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Etsome Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Etsome Close Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Parsonage Close Map
Public order: 1
1

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Local Rank

#4safest in south somerset

City Average

76.35per 1k

Local Policing

Wincanton Rural West

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Local Priorities

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: 10 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL1

Come meet us event, Queen Camel

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Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are looking to do a 'Come meet us event' at the Old School, Queen Camel. This is a great opportunity for you to meet and speak with a member of the team. We can discuss stuff that is happening in the local area or intelligence which would be helpful.

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Old School Community Centre, Queen Camel

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