Crime Rates at Swell Close, West Huntspill, Highbridge, TA9 3SL

Swell Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Huntspill , and the 886th highest 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 Swell Close (TA9 3SL) in the last 12 months was 51.2 per 1,000 residents and was 12.7% lower than the Huntspill average (58.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Swell Close (TA9 3SL), the main crime hotspot is near Ringstone. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.