Midsomer Norton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,128, Midsomer Norton recorded 90 crimes in July 2024, equating to 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents—23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate contrasts with the national trend, though local patterns reveal a distinct criminal profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 51.1% of all crimes (46 incidents), significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000 vs 3.3 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and public order offences (12 incidents) followed, though both categories showed marked differences from the UK average. The summer season in this commuter-focused area may influence these patterns: peak tourism and festivals could contribute to higher incidents of violence and public order issues, while the relatively low rates of property crime (17 total) suggest effective local policing or community engagement. Seasonal factors such as school holidays and increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas may also play a role in the concentration of violent crimes. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime rates within local demographics and seasonal rhythms.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with burglary incidents tripling (1 → 3) and other crime and vehicle crime each doubling (1 → 2). These increases may reflect seasonal changes, such as more unsecured properties during summer holidays or increased vehicle movement linked to tourism. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 27.8% (18 → 13), possibly due to heightened community vigilance during festivals or more effective policing in high-traffic areas. Public order offences, while remaining 41% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs 0.9 per 1,000), showed no significant month-on-month change, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public spaces. Violence and sexual offences, though 16% above the UK average for this category, remained the largest single category, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic. Residents may find the 13.3% increase in public order offences (12 incidents) particularly relevant, as these often involve disputes in public spaces and could indicate a need for improved conflict resolution strategies.

Midsomer Norton’s crime rate rose 11.2% from June 2024 (5.7 per 1,000 to 6.4 per 1,000), though it remains well below the UK average. Over 31 days, this translates to an average of 3 crimes per day—roughly one crime for every 157 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, suggests that residents face a manageable risk compared to the national context. The area’s population size (14,128) means that even small absolute numbers of crimes can yield significant relative differences. For example, the 46 incidents of violence and sexual offences represent 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a rate that would equate to over 100 such incidents in a city of 100,000. This highlights the importance of considering both absolute and relative crime metrics when assessing safety. The area’s relatively low rates of property crime (17 total) and burglary (3 incidents) also stand out, potentially reflecting a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the area’s character as a commuter hub with limited high-density housing. These factors may contribute to the lower rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000 vs 0.5 per 1,000 nationally), though the recent doubling of such incidents requires further monitoring.