The police have just published their latest crime figures and they show that within Midsomer Norton the overall number of crimes continues to fall.

Back in November 2023, there were a total of 170 reported offences - the highest over a two year period.

Those fell to a total of in December of 136.

Last month's figures show an increase to 149 which are broken down into :

• Violence and sexual offences
• 70
• Anti-social behaviour
• 16
• Public order
• 16
• Shoplifting
• 15

Ninety five of those reported are now currently under investigation, while 29 cases are described as " being unable to prosecute.".

The full detail of the breakdown in local crime statistics can be found HERE