Total Crime Rate
48.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southmead Crescent area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Crewkerne , and the 914th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southmead Crescent (TA18 8DL) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% lower than the Crewkerne average (73.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southmead Crescent (TA18 8DL), the main crime hotspot is near A356. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Crewkerne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowditch Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Furland Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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