Midsomer Norton Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Midsomer Norton's crime rate for October 2024 stands at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 4.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area's characteristics as a relatively low-density built-up zone within Bath and North East Somerset, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to the sustained safety levels. The crime mix reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.1% of all reported incidents — the most significant category. This is followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (11.0%), which together highlight the social dynamics of the area. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter daylight hours and Halloween events, may have influenced certain crime patterns, though the overall rate remains below the national average. The area's crime profile shows a marked difference from the UK average in specific categories: violence and sexual offences are 24% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 15% below. This divergence suggests that local factors — such as the town's role as a commuter hub or its proximity to larger urban centres — may shape the nature of crime differently than in other parts of the country. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.9%) and robbery (0.9%) compared to the UK average (0.3% and 0.1% respectively) further indicate that property crime is not a dominant concern in Midsomer Norton. These patterns, combined with the area's geographical and demographic profile, illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a lower risk profile than the national average. The seasonal factors of October — including the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween — may have contributed to the specific fluctuations observed, though the overall trend remains consistent with the area's historical safety record.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+200%), criminal damage and arson (+100%), and robbery (+100%), marking significant spikes in specific categories. These surges contrast with declines in other theft (-40%) and other crime (-33.3%), illustrating a shifting crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000, remain 24% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 20% compared to the previous month, a change that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity patterns. The data also shows anti-social behaviour at 1.1 per 1,000 — 15% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of such offences in the area. These fluctuations underscore the complexity of local crime trends, with some categories experiencing dramatic changes while others remain stable. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of a specific risk to monitor, particularly in light of the month's seasonal context.

Midsomer Norton's crime rate in October 2024 rose 26.8% compared to the previous month, reflecting a notable shift in local crime patterns. With 109 total crimes reported over 31 days, the area experienced roughly 4 crimes per day — a figure that, while locally specific, provides a tangible sense of daily risk. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, placing the area within a manageable range relative to its population of 14,128. This monthly exposure metric highlights that, despite the increase, the area remains below the UK average of 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the rise in crime is proportionally modest, with the rate still standing at 7.7 per 1,000 — 4.9% below the national figure. This suggests that while the area is experiencing a temporary uptick, it remains relatively safer than the UK average, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween events. The comparison to the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000 underscores the volatility of crime trends, with the increase likely tied to specific local dynamics rather than a sustained shift in overall safety.