Glastonbury saw a significant drop in reported crime in July, with figures falling by more than a quarter compared to June.

But police say the town's soaring June numbers were likely inflated by the Glastonbury Festival, which drew more than 200,000 people to the area.

In total, 108 crimes were recorded in Glastonbury Town during July 2025, down from 146 in June.

The most notable declines came in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from 39 incidents to 22, and violent crime, which fell from 47 to 38.

Other offences also decreased. Reports of shoplifting halved from 10 to 4, while drug offences were cut from 8 to 4. Public order incidents - which can include abusive behaviour, fights or disorder in public spaces - also fell from 20 to 15.

However, criminal damage and arson crept up slightly in July, from 11 cases to 12. Vehicle crime, which had not been recorded in June, appeared in the July statistics with three incidents.

A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said: "Large events can place additional pressure on policing and generate elevated crime reports, particularly in categories such as public order, anti-social behaviour and theft. It is reasonable to expect that the presence of festival-goers in June may have contributed to the higher numbers seen then.

"Our teams work closely with organisers to manage risks and maintain public safety."

The Glastonbury Festival took place from 25–29 June 2025 at Worthy Farm near Pilton and is one of the world's most significant music events. Although the site itself is outside the town, many visitors pass through or stay in Glastonbury before the festival, increasing the strain on local infrastructure and potentially boosting crime reports.

The crime data, released monthly by police, also shows how offences are categorised. Violent crime includes assaults and threats, while anti-social behaviour covers harassment, disorder and nuisance activity. Burglary refers to unlawful entry into buildings, and criminal damage and arson include graffiti, property damage, and fire-setting.

Drug offences relate to the possession or supply of illegal substances, and public order incidents involve threatening or disruptive behaviour. Shoplifting, vehicle crime, and robbery are more specific theft categories, while other crimes refer to offences that don't fall into standard categories.

With the festival over and summer crowds thinning, police say July's figures represent a return to more typical levels—but have urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious behaviour.

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