Midsomer Norton is the third safest small towns in Somerset, and is the 140th most dangerous overall out of Somerset's 414 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Midsomer Norton in 2021 was 38 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Somerset's overall crime rate, coming in 58% lower than the Somerset rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Midsomer Norton is the 173rd safest small town, and the 5,022nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2021, Midsomer Norton was the worst small town in Somerset for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2021 was also a bad month for Midsomer Norton residents, when it was Somerset's most dangerous small town for burglary, recording 7 crimes at a rate of 0.59 per 1,000 residents. Midsomer Norton recorded 2 reports of theft from the person during May 2021, making its crime rate of 0.17 the worst small town for theft from the person in Somerset that month.
The most common crimes in Midsomer Norton are violence and sexual offences, with 202 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 9% lower than 2020's figure of 221 offences and a difference of 1.60 from 2020's crime rate of 19. Midsomer Norton's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 2 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 200% from 2020's figure of 6 crimes.
Third Safest
Small Towns, Somerset
53% lower, regional crime rate
South West
100% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Midsomer Norton is 53% lower than the South West and 100% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Midsomer Norton represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38 | 457 |
| 2020 | 41 | 493 |
| 2019 | 42 | 505 |
| 2018 | 42 | 505 |
| 2017 | 44 | 530 |
| 2016 | 40 | 480 |
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| Midsomer Norton | Somerset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 122 | 10.22 | 14,286 | 14.72 | 44% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.34 | 653 | 0.67 | 97% safer |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.94 | 2,598 | 2.68 | 32% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 30 | 2.51 | 6,595 | 6.80 | 171% safer |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.67 | 1,065 | 1.10 | 64% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.59 | 1,044 | 1.08 | 83% safer |
| Other Theft | 42 | 3.52 | 4,150 | 4.28 | 22% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.17 | 385 | 0.40 | 135% safer |
| Public Order | 67 | 5.61 | 8,989 | 9.26 | 65% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.17 | 408 | 0.42 | 147% safer |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.43 | 3,104 | 3.20 | 32% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.17 | 272 | 0.28 | 65% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 15 | 1.26 | 2,714 | 2.80 | 122% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 202 | 16.92 | 26,600 | 27.41 | 62% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea | 420 | 27.02 | 42% safer |
| Yeovil Without | 263 | 29.94 | 28% safer |
| Midsomer Norton | 457 | 38.29 | - |
| Yatton | 303 | 39.73 | 3.6% more dangerous |
| Brympton | 306 | 39.85 | 3.9% more dangerous |
| Clevedon | 897 | 41.83 | 8% more dangerous |
| North Petherton | 440 | 46.76 | 18% more dangerous |
| Street | 631 | 49.64 | 23% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wellow Brook Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Grange End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Excelsior Terrace | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Greenfield Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wellow Brook Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Excelsior Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Grange End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Excelsior Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near North Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Steam Mills | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Clevedon Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Rackvernal Road | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Sunnymead | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Rackvernal Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Orchard Vale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Chilcompton Road | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Greenfield Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Orchard Vale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Boundary Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 12 | 15 | 18 | 10 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.08 | - | 0.42 | 0.34 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.9 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.3 | 6 | 6 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.08 | 0.67 | 1.3 | 0.67 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.59 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.08 | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.50 | 0.08 | - | 0.17 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.25 | 0.08 | 0.34 | 0.17 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | Safer |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton | 38.29 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 43% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 54% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 57% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 58% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 63% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 66% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 69% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 75% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton North | 250 | 40 | First |
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 207 | 36 | Second |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Midsomer Norton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Midsomer Norton saw a 600% increase in criminal damage and arson. Midsomer Norton saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during December, when it fell by 82% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +56% | -47% | +43% | +12% | +88% | +27% | +75% | +143% | -43% | +100% |
| Burglary | - | -25% | - | +500% | -25% | - | - | -67% | - | +67% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | -43% | +600% | +27% | -38% | +67% | -56% | +20% | -82% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | +200% | - | - | - | +100% | - | -67% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Theft | - | - | -40% | - | -57% | -80% | +60% | -14% | - | -60% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +350% | +67% | -50% | - | +140% | - | +125% | -56% | -40% | -57% |
| Shoplifting | - | -67% | -67% | +50% | -33% | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Vehicle Crime | -25% | - | -80% | +100% | -50% | - | - | +100% | - | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | -47% | +33% | -39% | -26% | +5% | -25% | +250% | +5% | +29% |
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