North Petherton Crime Overview
North Petherton is among the top 10 safest small towns in Somerset, and is the 112nd most dangerous overall out of Somerset's 422 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in North Petherton in 2020 was 42 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Somerset's overall crime rate, coming in 38% lower than the Somerset rate of 58 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, North Petherton is the 282nd safest small town, and the 4,028th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2019, North Petherton was the worst small town in Somerset for burglary, with 11 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2019 was also a bad month for North Petherton residents, when it was Somerset's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.32 per 1,000 residents. North Petherton recorded 1 report of bicycle theft during February 2016, making its crime rate of 0.11 the worst small town for bicycle theft in Somerset that month.
The most common crimes in North Petherton are violence and sexual offences, with 202 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 16% higher than 2019's figure of 169 offences and a difference of 3.51 from 2019's crime rate of 18. North Petherton's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare North Petherton to other towns and cities
See how North Petherton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how North Petherton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
North Petherton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in North Petherton This Year
| North Petherton | Somerset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 138 | 14.67 | 17,239 | 17.76 | 21% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.32 | 660 | 0.68 | 112% safer |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.08 | 3,277 | 3.38 | 10% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 27 | 2.87 | 6,537 | 6.74 | 135% safer |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.17 | 1,333 | 1.37 | 17% safer |
| Other Crime | 9 | 0.96 | 925 | 0.95 | 1.0% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 40 | 4.25 | 4,500 | 4.64 | 9% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.11 | 388 | 0.40 | 264% safer |
| Public Order | 49 | 5.21 | 8,529 | 8.79 | 69% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.21 | 526 | 0.54 | 157% safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.53 | 3,315 | 3.42 | 545% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.11 | 252 | 0.26 | 136% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 19 | 2.02 | 3,046 | 3.14 | 55% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 202 | 21.47 | 23,221 | 23.93 | 11% safer |
Crime in North Petherton Compared To Somerset
North Petherton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsea | 392 | 25.22 | 68% safer |
| Brympton | 257 | 33.47 | 26% safer |
| Yeovil Without | 322 | 36.65 | 15% safer |
| Clevedon | 878 | 40.95 | 3.3% safer |
| Midsomer Norton | 493 | 41.30 | 2.4% safer |
| North Petherton | 398 | 42.30 | - |
| Yatton | 345 | 45.24 | 6% more dangerous |
| Wellington | 723 | 45.73 | 8% more dangerous |
| Street | 616 | 48.46 | 13% more dangerous |
| Wells | 615 | 54.70 | 23% more dangerous |
| Minehead | 674 | 55.76 | 24% more dangerous |
North Petherton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.11 | 0.32 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.7 | 4.8 | 6 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.1 | 3.9 | 7 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.1 | 0.21 | 0.43 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.85 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.96 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.21 | - | 0.21 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.21 | - | 0.43 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.96 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | - | 0.11 | 0.11 | No change |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | Getting worse |
Changes In North Petherton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing North Petherton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| North Petherton | 42.30 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 38% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 45% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 49% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 51% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 51% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 57% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 59% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 68% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 69% more dangerous |
Crime in North Petherton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockmoor & North Petherton | 454 | 41 | First |
Crime in North Petherton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in North Petherton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when North Petherton saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson. North Petherton saw a large fall in other theft during July, when it fell by 88% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -32% | -56% | -54% | +53% | +60% | +38% | -10% | -33% | - | +60% |
| Burglary | -33% | -33% | - | +75% | -63% | -78% | -82% | +50% | -33% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -60% | -80% | -50% | +33% | +300% | -50% | -80% | -33% | -80% | -78% |
| Drugs | - | - | +100% | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -33% | -50% | +100% | -73% | -88% | -73% | - | -67% | - | -60% |
| Public Order | +33% | +100% | +167% | -50% | -43% | +20% | -33% | -57% | +40% | +300% |
| Shoplifting | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -40% | - | -33% | +50% | - | -75% | - | - | +100% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | -26% | +125% | +100% | +7% | -7% | +77% | -6% | +30% | +82% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in North Petherton
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North Petherton's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021