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Crime in DT10 2SB

How much crime is recorded in DT10 2SB, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port
Council
Somerset
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,941 (2024)
Crime

How safe is DT10 2SB

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 33.6 offences per 1,000 people a year in the DT10 2SB area, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 7 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
7/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Around the middle of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
33.6
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
54
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

DT10 2SBNational
Violence and sexual offences26.423.6
Burglary9.79.1
Criminal damage and arson8.64.7
Anti-social behaviour4.410.7
Vehicle crime3.93.5
Public order3.74.6
Other theft2.24.5
Other crime1.11.5
Possession of weapons0.40.9
Shoplifting0.48.4
Drugs0.32.4
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has risen 40% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
0
20
40
60
2022202320242025

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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