Crime Rates at Chilton Close, Bridgwater, TA6 3JB

Chilton Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bridgwater North & Central , and the 705th 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 Chilton Close (TA6 3JB) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 83.8% lower than the Bridgwater North & Central average (229.3 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 900.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chilton Close (TA6 3JB), the main crime hotspot is near Saltlands Avenue. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.