Minehead Crime Overview
Minehead is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Somerset, and is the 50th most dangerous overall out of Somerset's 422 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Minehead in 2020 was 56 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Somerset's overall crime rate, coming in 4.4% lower than the Somerset rate of 58 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Minehead is the 380th most dangerous small town, and the 2,458th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2020, Minehead was the worst small town in Somerset for criminal damage and arson, with 13 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2020 was also a bad month for Minehead residents, when it was Somerset's most dangerous small town for possession of weapons, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.17 per 1,000 residents. Minehead recorded 3 reports of robbery during December 2020, making its crime rate of 0.25 the worst small town for robbery in Somerset that month.
The most common crimes in Minehead are violence and sexual offences, with 290 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 24. This is 18% lower than 2019's figure of 341 offences and a difference of 4.22 from 2019's crime rate of 28. Minehead's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 5 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 40% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Minehead to other towns and cities
See how Minehead shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Minehead and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Minehead Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Minehead This Year
| Minehead | Somerset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 224 | 18.53 | 17,239 | 17.76 | 4.2% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 6 | 0.50 | 660 | 0.68 | 36% safer |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.48 | 3,277 | 3.38 | 36% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 94 | 7.78 | 6,537 | 6.74 | 13% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.50 | 1,333 | 1.37 | 174% safer |
| Other Crime | 9 | 0.74 | 925 | 0.95 | 28% safer |
| Other Theft | 54 | 4.47 | 4,500 | 4.64 | 3.8% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.41 | 388 | 0.40 | 2.4% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 119 | 9.85 | 8,529 | 8.79 | 11% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.41 | 526 | 0.54 | 32% safer |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.65 | 3,315 | 3.42 | 29% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 24 | 1.99 | 3,046 | 3.14 | 58% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 290 | 23.99 | 23,221 | 23.93 | 0.25% more dangerous |
Crime in Minehead Compared To Somerset
Minehead Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Petherton | 398 | 42.30 | 32% safer |
| Yatton | 345 | 45.24 | 23% safer |
| Wellington | 723 | 45.73 | 22% safer |
| Street | 616 | 48.46 | 15% safer |
| Wells | 615 | 54.70 | 1.9% safer |
| Minehead | 674 | 55.76 | - |
| Shepton Mallet | 638 | 59.02 | 6% more dangerous |
| Keynsham | 1,202 | 65.46 | 15% more dangerous |
| Chard Town | 1,041 | 75.04 | 26% more dangerous |
| Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge | 1,581 | 80.11 | 30% more dangerous |
| Glastonbury | 898 | 96.85 | 42% more dangerous |
Minehead Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 18 | 15 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.91 | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 0.99 | 1.1 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.74 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.33 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.41 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.17 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.41 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.6 | 5 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 20 | 25 | 28 | 24 | Safer |
Changes In Minehead's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Minehead to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Minehead | 55.76 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 18% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 28% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 33% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 35% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 35% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 43% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 46% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 48% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 58% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 59% more dangerous |
Crime in Minehead's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Town | 457 | 61 | First |
Crime in Minehead During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Minehead
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Minehead's local territorial police force is the Avon and Somerset Constabulary.How dangerous is Minehead?
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Minehead's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021