Crime Rates at Griffen Close, Bridgwater, TA6 3US

Griffen Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Bridgwater North & Central , and the 720th highest crime rate of 1,847 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 Griffen Close (TA6 3US) in the last 12 months was 69.6 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% lower than the Bridgwater North & Central average (231.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. 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 15 (≈ 54.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Griffen Close (TA6 3US), the main crime hotspot is near Chatham Avenue. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.