Midsomer Norton Crime Overview
Midsomer Norton is among the top 5 safest small towns in Somerset, and is the 117th most dangerous overall out of Somerset's 422 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Midsomer Norton in 2020 was 41 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Somerset's overall crime rate, coming in 41% lower than the Somerset rate of 58 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Midsomer Norton is the 269th safest small town, and the 4,180th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Midsomer Norton was the worst small town in Somerset for other crime, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.17 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2020 was also a bad month for Midsomer Norton residents, when it was Somerset's most dangerous small town for theft from the person, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.17 per 1,000 residents. Midsomer Norton recorded 7 reports of burglary during May 2019, making its crime rate of 0.59 the worst small town for burglary in Somerset that month.
The most common crimes in Midsomer Norton are violence and sexual offences, with 221 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 4.5% higher than 2019's figure of 211 offences and a difference of 0.84 from 2019's crime rate of 18. Midsomer Norton's least common crime is theft from the person, with 4 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 75% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Midsomer Norton to other towns and cities
See how Midsomer Norton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Midsomer Norton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Midsomer Norton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Midsomer Norton This Year
| Midsomer Norton | Somerset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 219 | 18.35 | 17,239 | 17.76 | 3.2% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.42 | 660 | 0.68 | 62% safer |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.09 | 3,277 | 3.38 | 62% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 66 | 5.53 | 6,537 | 6.74 | 22% safer |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.34 | 1,333 | 1.37 | 2.2% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 0.67 | 925 | 0.95 | 42% safer |
| Other Theft | 46 | 3.85 | 4,500 | 4.64 | 21% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.50 | 388 | 0.40 | 20% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 66 | 5.53 | 8,529 | 8.79 | 59% safer |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.26 | 3,315 | 3.42 | 171% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.34 | 252 | 0.26 | 24% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 15 | 1.26 | 3,046 | 3.14 | 149% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 221 | 18.52 | 23,221 | 23.93 | 29% safer |
Crime in Midsomer Norton Compared To Somerset
Midsomer Norton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea | 392 | 25.22 | 64% safer |
| Brympton | 257 | 33.47 | 23% safer |
| Yeovil Without | 322 | 36.65 | 13% safer |
| Clevedon | 878 | 40.95 | 0.85% safer |
| Midsomer Norton | 493 | 41.30 | - |
| North Petherton | 398 | 42.30 | 2.4% more dangerous |
| Yatton | 345 | 45.24 | 9% more dangerous |
| Wellington | 723 | 45.73 | 10% more dangerous |
| Street | 616 | 48.46 | 15% more dangerous |
| Wells | 615 | 54.70 | 24% more dangerous |
Midsomer Norton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 19 | 12 | 15 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.08 | 0.08 | - | 0.42 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.9 | 4.3 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.84 | 0.08 | 0.67 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | No change |
| Other Theft | 5 | 6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.08 | 0.34 | 0.50 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 4.6 | 5 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 4.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.08 | 0.34 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.8 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Midsomer Norton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Midsomer Norton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton | 41.30 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 39% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 47% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 50% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 52% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 58% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 60% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 62% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 69% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 70% more dangerous |
Crime in Midsomer Norton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton North | 276 | 44 | First |
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 217 | 38 | Second |
Crime in Midsomer Norton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Midsomer Norton
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Midsomer Norton's local territorial police force is the Avon and Somerset Constabulary.How dangerous is Midsomer Norton?
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The most common crimes in Midsomer Norton are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Midsomer Norton?
Midsomer Norton's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021