Midsomer Norton Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Midsomer Norton recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in March 2023, placing it 48.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure is among the lowest in the country, reflecting a pattern that aligns with the area’s character as a relatively small, low-density built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.2% of all reported incidents (21 cases), followed by other theft (16.4%, 9 cases) and shoplifting (14.6%, 8 cases). The rate of violence and sexual offences was 45% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 62% below the national figure. Seasonal factors may have played a role, with the transition to spring and lengthening evenings potentially influencing patterns of outdoor activity and associated crime risks. The relatively low crime rate could be attributed to the area’s smaller population, lower levels of urban density, and a strong sense of community, though these connections remain speculative without further data. The contrast between the area’s overall crime profile and the UK average highlights a unique local context, where property crimes are less prevalent than in many other regions, and violent crime rates are subdued.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (21) forming the largest proportion of reported incidents at 38.2%, compared to property crimes (25). This balance contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crimes often dominate. Violence and sexual offences in the area were 45% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents. This stands in stark contrast to shoplifting, which was 22% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs. 0.5 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 62% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents in the area. For residents, the relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average may offer reassurance, though the slight increase in shoplifting highlights a specific vulnerability that warrants attention.

In March 2023, Midsomer Norton recorded 55 total crimes, translating to roughly 2 crimes per day. This daily figure, while low, reflects a consistently stable pattern for the area, with no sharp fluctuations reported in the data. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 257 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the UK average. With a population of 14,128, the area’s crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. This monthly exposure figure is particularly notable when contextualised against the broader UK crime profile, where the average rate is nearly double. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates how the town’s smaller size and potentially lower population density may contribute to the reduced frequency of reported crimes, though this connection remains speculative without additional data.