Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Sedgemoor South West Safe?

Crime statistics for Sedgemoor South West. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,161 crimes
7 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,161 Crimes (last 12 months)
8.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓7.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,161 total crimes recorded in Sedgemoor South West

Violent Crime
549 47.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
185 15.9%
Public Order
101 8.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
79 6.8%
Other Theft
75 6.5%
Shoplifting
52 4.5%
Burglary
38 3.3%
Other Crime
26 2.2%
Vehicle Crime
23 2%
Possession of Weapons
12 1%
Drugs
11 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
7 0.6%
Robbery
3 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Sedgemoor South West — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sedgemoor South West safe?

Sedgemoor South West has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,161 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 7.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Sedgemoor South West are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Sedgemoor South West in the last 12 months?

1,161 crimes were recorded in Sedgemoor South West in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 7.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,250 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 549 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Sedgemoor South West?

The most common crime in Sedgemoor South West is Violent Crime, with 549 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 47.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Sedgemoor South West increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Sedgemoor South West is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7.1% — from 1,250 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,161 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Sedgemoor South West?

Sedgemoor South West has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Sedgemoor South West compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Sedgemoor South West has a safety score of 7/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Sedgemoor South West is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Sedgemoor South West?

8.3% of crimes recorded in Sedgemoor South West resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Sedgemoor South West?

549 violent crimes were recorded in Sedgemoor South West in the last 12 months — representing 47.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 185 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Sedgemoor South West last updated?

The crime data for Sedgemoor South West was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Sedgemoor South West with other areas?

You can compare Sedgemoor South West with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.