Total Crime Rate
247.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Showground Way area has the 8th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bridgwater South , and the 111th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Showground Way (TA6 6AJ) in the last 12 months was 247.9 per 1,000 residents and was 7.0% lower than the Bridgwater South average (266.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 136.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Showground Way (TA6 6AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Squibbers Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgwater South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Thistle Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Thistle Park | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Thistle Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Crossways Road | Under investigation |
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