Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Terrace area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale , and the 466th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Victoria Terrace (DT9 5BZ) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 50.2% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 120.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Terrace (DT9 5BZ), 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 | 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 |
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