Minehead is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Somerset, and is the 35th most dangerous overall out of Somerset's 414 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Minehead in 2021 was 63 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Somerset's overall crime rate, coming in 4.6% higher than the Somerset rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Minehead is the 321st most dangerous small town, and the 1,973rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2021, Minehead was the worst small town in Somerset for other crime, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.33 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2021 was also a bad month for Minehead residents, when it was Somerset's most dangerous small town for criminal damage and arson, recording 14 crimes at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents. Minehead recorded 21 reports of public order during November 2021, making its crime rate of 1.7 the worst small town for public order in Somerset that month.
The most common crimes in Minehead are violence and sexual offences, with 361 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 20% higher than 2020's figure of 290 offences and a difference of 5.88 from 2020's crime rate of 24. Minehead's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 400% from 2020's figure of 5 crimes.
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7% higher, regional crime rate
South West
21% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Minehead is 7% higher than the South West and 21% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Minehead 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 | 63 | 765 |
| 2020 | 56 | 674 |
| 2019 | 69 | 837 |
| 2018 | 65 | 787 |
| 2017 | 55 | 661 |
| 2016 | 47 | 570 |
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| Minehead | Somerset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 171 | 14.15 | 14,286 | 14.72 | 4.0% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.17 | 653 | 0.67 | 294% safer |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.07 | 2,598 | 2.68 | 29% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 96 | 7.94 | 6,595 | 6.80 | 14% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.99 | 1,065 | 1.10 | 11% safer |
| Other Crime | 15 | 1.24 | 1,044 | 1.08 | 13% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 53 | 4.38 | 4,150 | 4.28 | 2.3% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.33 | 385 | 0.40 | 21% safer |
| Public Order | 143 | 11.83 | 8,989 | 9.26 | 22% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.08 | 408 | 0.42 | 425% safer |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.98 | 3,104 | 3.20 | 7% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.33 | 272 | 0.28 | 15% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 1.08 | 2,714 | 2.80 | 159% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 361 | 29.87 | 26,600 | 27.41 | 8% more dangerous |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Petherton | 440 | 46.76 | 35% safer |
| Street | 631 | 49.64 | 27% safer |
| Shepton Mallet | 551 | 50.97 | 24% safer |
| Wellington | 860 | 54.40 | 16% safer |
| Wells | 636 | 56.56 | 12% safer |
| Minehead | 765 | 63.29 | - |
| Keynsham | 1,260 | 68.62 | 8% more dangerous |
| Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge | 1,470 | 74.49 | 15% more dangerous |
| Chard Town | 1,073 | 77.34 | 18% more dangerous |
| Glastonbury | 949 | 102.35 | 38% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near The Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Spring Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Dugdale Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Blenheim Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Curlew Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Shelduck Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Silvermead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Theme/Adventure Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Millbridge Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Weirfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Possession of weapons | On or near Glenmore Road | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Spring Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Irnham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Mallard Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Little Plover Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Spring Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Andrews Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Spring Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 15 | 19 | 14 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.8 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.99 | 1.1 | 0.50 | 0.99 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.74 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.41 | 0.33 | Safer |
| Public Order | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.41 | 0.08 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.6 | 5 | 2.6 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.50 | 0.41 | - | 0.33 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 28 | 24 | 30 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Minehead | 63.29 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 6% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 23% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 30% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 30% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 38% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 43% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 49% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 51% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 58% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Town | 504 | 67 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Minehead change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Minehead saw a 245% increase in anti-social behaviour. Minehead saw a large fall in shoplifting during May, when it fell by 92% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +20% | - | -56% | +79% | +245% | +31% | -5% | - | +8% | +22% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -67% | -25% | - | - | -75% | +50% | -80% | +100% | -20% | -25% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | +8% | -45% | -60% | +44% | -40% | -20% | -10% | +33% | -30% |
| Drugs | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +50% | -77% | -57% | -56% | -85% | -14% | -27% | - | -33% | -60% |
| Public Order | - | - | -58% | +89% | +110% | +14% | - | - | +30% | +17% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | +200% |
| Shoplifting | +40% | - | -92% | -75% | -87% | -67% | -50% | -60% | -25% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -86% | +200% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -38% | +25% | -14% | -13% | +23% | +16% | -4% | -25% | -27% | -49% |
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