Is Crewkerne Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Crewkerne Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 616 total crimes recorded in Crewkerne Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Crewkerne Town — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crewkerne Town safe?
Crewkerne Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 30/100, rated Below Average. A total of 616 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Crewkerne Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Crewkerne Town in the last 12 months?
616 crimes were recorded in Crewkerne Town 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 2.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (629 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 249 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Crewkerne Town?
The most common crime in Crewkerne Town is Violent Crime, with 249 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.4% 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 Crewkerne Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Crewkerne Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.1% — from 629 crimes in the previous 12 months to 616 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Crewkerne Town?
Crewkerne Town has a safety score of 30 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 Crewkerne Town compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?
Crewkerne Town has a safety score of 30/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 16/100. Crewkerne Town is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Crewkerne Town?
34.6% of crimes recorded in Crewkerne Town 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 Crewkerne Town?
249 violent crimes were recorded in Crewkerne Town in the last 12 months — representing 40.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 101 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 Crewkerne Town last updated?
The crime data for Crewkerne Town was last updated in May 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 Crewkerne Town with other areas?
You can compare Crewkerne Town 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.