Total Crime Rate
54.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bauntons Orchard area has the 36th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale , and the 838th 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 Bauntons Orchard (DT9 5BP) in the last 12 months was 54.3 per 1,000 residents and was 0.1% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bauntons Orchard (DT9 5BP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Baunton'S Orchard, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blackmoor Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Piece Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Baunton'S Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Combe Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Combe Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hanover View | — |
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