Crap Towns / Somerton / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Somerton?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 4 problems in Somerton were reported on FixMyStreet: 7.8 per 10,000 people, 62% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 2 reports (3.9 per 10,000 people, 15% higher than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 2 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 1 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 1 | 2.0 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne | 19.4 km | 34.7 |
| Shepton Mallet | 20.1 km | 21.8 |
| Crewkerne | 19.4 km | 19.8 |
| Bridgwater | 20.1 km | 19.2 |
| Ilminster | 18.7 km | 16.8 |
| Yeovil | 14.0 km | 16.7 |
| Glastonbury | 10.7 km | 13.3 |
| Street | 7.7 km | 11.8 |
| Wells | 18.3 km | 10.7 |
| Somerton | – | 7.8 |
| Wincanton | 22.9 km | 7.4 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |