Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elmgrove Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip , and the 351st 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 Elmgrove Close (TA6 4UD) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average (106.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elmgrove Close (TA6 4UD), the main crime hotspot is near Petrel Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgwater East & Bawdrip| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rosevean Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westwood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hospital | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hospital | Under investigation |
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