Based on April 2026 Police data, Wootton Courtenay (TA24) recorded the lowest crime rate in Somerset, with 0 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Bridgwater (TA6) recorded 568 crimes in the same period. The 39 postcode areas analysed in Somerset span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Wootton Courtenay (TA24) is the safest area in Somerset, recording 0 crimes — 100% fewer than the average across the 39 areas analysed. was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
What is the most dangerous area in Somerset?
Bridgwater (TA6) recorded the most crime in Somerset in April 2026, with 568 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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