Total Crime Rate
63.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 30th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale , and the 719th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (BA22 7DB) in the last 12 months was 63.1 per 1,000 residents and was 16.2% higher than the Blackmoor Vale average (54.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 107.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode BA22 7DB, the main crime hotspot is near Cary Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackmoor Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cary Road | Under investigation |
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