Midsomer Norton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Midsomer Norton during January 2026, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, the area maintained a 1.5% deficit relative to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This overall rate, while slightly below national figures, masks stark variations within specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.2 per 1,000, were 28% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the built-up area's social composition or the influence of local factors such as community cohesion and policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour followed at 0.9 per 1,000, aligning closely with the UK average but still contributing 13.8% of all incidents. Public order offences, however, surged to 0.7 per 1,000—67% above the UK average—highlighting a potential challenge in managing public spaces during January. Seasonal context suggests that the post-holiday period, coupled with shorter daylight hours, may have contributed to the observed patterns. While retail footfall typically declines in January, the area's crime profile indicates that violent crime remains a pressing concern, requiring targeted interventions. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime and burglary, both below UK averages, suggest that local infrastructure or community initiatives may be effective in deterring these categories. However, the marked increase in criminal damage and arson—despite being 17% below the UK average—raises questions about the consistency of reporting or localised efforts to address such crimes. Overall, the data underscores the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, balancing the focus on violent crime with the management of public order and property-related incidents.

Violence and sexual offences dominated January's crime profile, contributing 47.9% of all reported incidents—28% above the UK average. This category's prevalence likely reflects the area's social dynamics, though no specific factors are cited in the data. Other notable shifts included a 133.3% increase in other thefts, rising from three to seven incidents, and a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, which moved from zero to two reports. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% to two incidents, and burglary dropped by 20% to four cases. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local factors. The significant rise in criminal damage and arson (100% increase) also merits attention, as this category's rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 17% below the UK average, indicating a possible underreporting or localised suppression of such incidents. Residents may find the 50% reduction in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could signal improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the post-holiday period.

Midsomer Norton's crime rate in January 2026 rose sharply to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 51.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This surge. below the UK average, reflects a notable shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity despite the overall rate remaining slightly below the national average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a statistic that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-150. This figure, while low in absolute terms, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents within the built-up area. The population context further illustrates the impact: with 14,128 residents, the 94 reported crimes equate to a relatively low frequency per capita. However, the month-on-month jump suggests a potential seasonal or situational factor influencing crime dynamics, though no definitive causal link can be established from this data alone.