What is the crime rate in Minehead? 88 crimes per 1,000 residents
Minehead had 1,026 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 88 per 1,000 residents and Very High for England and Wales. Crime fell 4.6% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 1,026
- Compared with England and Wales
- Very High
- On the previous 12 months
- −4.6%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in MineheadWhat are the most common crimes in Minehead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Minehead, with 527 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (45 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 4 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesAbove England and Wales | 45 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingAbove England and Wales | 11 per 1,000 |
| Public orderAbove England and Wales | 8.4 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7.7 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 5.9 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryAbove England and Wales | 4.1 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.8 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 1.0 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 0.9 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Minehead?
Crime fell 4.6% on the previous 12 months. 1,026 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 1,075 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Minehead has the lowest crime rate?
Minehead North Ward has the lowest crime rate of the 4 areas of Minehead, at 39 crimes per 1,000 residents. Minehead Central Ward has the highest, at 153. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead North WardLow | 39 | Low | £219,745 |
| Minehead South WardTypical | 46 | Typical | £322,728 |
| Alcombe WardHigh | 64 | High | £286,342 |
| Minehead Central WardVery High | 153 | Very High | £230,502 |
How does crime in Minehead compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Minehead compared with the 6 nearest other areas in West Somerset.
Minehead vs Dunster and Timberscombe Ward
- Minehead
- 88 per 1,000
- Dunster and Timberscombe Ward
- 54 per 1,000
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Minehead vs Carhampton and Withycombe Ward
- Minehead
- 88 per 1,000
- Carhampton and Withycombe Ward
- 45 per 1,000
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Minehead vs Old Cleeve Ward
- Minehead
- 88 per 1,000
- Old Cleeve Ward
- 46 per 1,000
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Minehead vs Porlock and District Ward
- Minehead
- 88 per 1,000
- Porlock and District Ward
- 35 per 1,000
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Minehead vs Watchet
- Minehead
- 88 per 1,000
- Watchet
- 78 per 1,000
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Minehead vs Williton
- Minehead
- 88 per 1,000
- Williton
- 148 per 1,000
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Is Minehead a safe place to live?
Minehead had 88 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Very High among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 4.6% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Very High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Very High means the highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Minehead?
Police recorded 180 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Minehead in the 12 months to August 2026, or 15 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Minehead?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Minehead.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 19:03 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Minehead dataset covers 559 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.