Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakgrove Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip , and the 134th 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 Oakgrove Way (TA6 4UQ) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 88.4% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average (106.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakgrove Way (TA6 4UQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hospital, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Leyton Drive (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bridgwater East & Bawdrip| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sully Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Claremont Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sully Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sully Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sully Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leyton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hospital | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kilburn Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bower Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westwood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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