Total Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southmead Terrace area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Crewkerne , and the 563rd 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 Terrace (TA18 8DN) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southmead Terrace (TA18 8DN), 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 | Possession of weapons | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blake Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Furland Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowditch Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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