Total Crime Rate
82.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South View area has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Somerton , and the 551st highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around South View (TA11 6LT) in the last 12 months was 82.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% higher than the Somerton average (45.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 48.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South View (TA11 6LT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Etsome Terrace, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Behind Berry (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Somerton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Barpool Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Camden Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Leffman Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Behind Berry | Under investigation |
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