Crap Towns / Somerton / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Somerton?
The police recorded 4.6 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Somerton from September 2023 to August 2026, 34% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 4.9, up from 3.1 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 3.1 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | 20.1 km | 12.0 |
| Glastonbury | 10.7 km | 10.5 |
| Yeovil | 14.0 km | 7.8 |
| Wincanton | 22.9 km | 7.1 |
| Wells | 18.3 km | 6.2 |
| Shepton Mallet | 20.1 km | 6.0 |
| Somerton | – | 4.6 |
| Crewkerne | 19.4 km | 4.4 |
| Sherborne | 19.4 km | 4.3 |
| Street | 7.7 km | 4.3 |
| Ilminster | 18.7 km | 3.7 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |