Somerset Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Somerset's overall crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This position reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors, with the area's relatively low property crime rates and strong performance in categories like burglary and vehicle crime contributing to the gap. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.6% of all reported incidents—nearly double the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and spring weather, likely influenced patterns such as the 48% rise in other theft, which may be linked to increased shopping activity or temporary population movements. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, showed a 23.5% increase from March, possibly reflecting the social dynamics of the Easter holiday period. Public order offences, at 0.8 per 1,000, were 48% above the UK average, suggesting that areas with high foot traffic or events may have experienced heightened incidents during the month. These trends highlight the complex relationship between local conditions and crime, with Somerset's relatively low crime rate appearing to be sustained despite seasonal fluctuations.

April 2025 saw notable increases in other theft (+48.1%) and anti-social behaviour (+23.5%), with the former rising from 216 to 320 incidents. Vehicle crime also climbed by 24.1% (79 to 98), potentially linked to increased outdoor activity during spring. Conversely, possession of weapons fell sharply by 58.1% (31 to 13), and bicycle theft dropped by 45.5% (22 to 12), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in outdoor recreation. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, at 39.6% of total crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) were 48% above the UK rate, which may indicate heightened activity during the Easter period. These shifts highlight the interplay between seasonal factors and local crime patterns, with some categories showing clear responses to the time of year.

Somerset's crime rate in April 2025 rose slightly to 7.3 per 1,000 residents from 7.2 per 1,000 in March, marking a 2.1% increase. This small upward shift contrasts with the area's overall position below the UK average, which remains at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 144 crimes were reported each day in April, translating to roughly one crime for every 136 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a clearer sense of scale than daily counts alone, as it accounts for the full population's risk profile. Somerset's population of 588,328 means that even small percentage changes can reflect meaningful shifts in policing or community dynamics. The rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting systemic factors such as regional policing strategies or demographic characteristics may contribute to the sustained gap. However, the slight increase from March indicates that local conditions—whether seasonal or otherwise—may be exerting a temporary influence on crime trends.