Crime Rates at Chaucer Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6RX

Chaucer Close area has the 45th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bridgwater South , and the 750th 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 Chaucer Close (TA6 6RX) in the last 12 months was 66.9 per 1,000 residents and was 76.5% lower than the Bridgwater South average (285.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chaucer Close (TA6 6RX), the main crime hotspot is near Clare Street. Police recorded 60 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.