Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Williton and Watchet Safe?

Crime statistics for Williton and Watchet. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 879 crimes
6 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

879 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓3.8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 879 total crimes recorded in Williton and Watchet

Violent Crime
456 51.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
119 13.5%
Public Order
84 9.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
82 9.3%
Other Theft
52 5.9%
Vehicle Crime
21 2.4%
Burglary
21 2.4%
Shoplifting
14 1.6%
Other Crime
14 1.6%
Drugs
7 0.8%
Robbery
4 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.3%
Possession of Weapons
2 0.2%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Williton and Watchet — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williton and Watchet safe?

Williton and Watchet has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 879 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Williton and Watchet are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Williton and Watchet in the last 12 months?

879 crimes were recorded in Williton and Watchet 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 3.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (914 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 456 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Williton and Watchet?

The most common crime in Williton and Watchet is Violent Crime, with 456 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 51.9% 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 Williton and Watchet increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Williton and Watchet is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.8% — from 914 crimes in the previous 12 months to 879 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Williton and Watchet?

Williton and Watchet has a safety score of 6 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 Williton and Watchet compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Williton and Watchet has a safety score of 6/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Williton and Watchet 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 Williton and Watchet?

0% of crimes recorded in Williton and Watchet 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 Williton and Watchet?

456 violent crimes were recorded in Williton and Watchet in the last 12 months — representing 51.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 119 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 Williton and Watchet last updated?

The crime data for Williton and Watchet 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 Williton and Watchet with other areas?

You can compare Williton and Watchet 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.