Glastonbury's recorded crime total fell by more than a fifth in August, while Street saw an increase in violent crime despite a lower overall total.

The monthly figures show 128 crimes recorded in Glastonbury Town and 96 in Street.

Glastonbury's total was down from 163 in July, a reduction of 35, or around 21 per cent. Violent crime fell from 50 to 32, accounting for the largest numerical drop in any category.

Shoplifting remained unchanged at 35 recorded offences, making it Glastonbury's largest category in August. Violent crime was next with 32, followed by 27 anti-social behaviour incidents.

Anti-social behaviour fell from 35 in July, while criminal damage and arson dropped from 14 to eight. Vehicle crime also declined, from eight to three.

Other theft remained at eight and robbery at one. Public order offences fell from nine to six, while drugs offences rose from one to two and the "other crime" category increased from one to five.

In Street, the overall total fell from 108 in July to 96 in August, a reduction of around 11 per cent. However, violent crime increased from 37 to 52 — up 15, or approximately 41 per cent.

Violent crime accounted for more than half of Street's August total. Anti-social behaviour also increased, from 10 to 13 incidents.

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Several other categories fell, including shoplifting, which dropped from 20 to 15, and other theft, down from seven to one. Criminal damage and arson fell from seven to four, while public order offences declined from six to two.

No vehicle crimes were listed in Street's August figures, compared with six in July. Burglary remained at three and bicycle theft at one.

The figures provide a comparison between two months and do not establish a longer-term trend. The police statistics pages also advise that the previous month's figures can take up to 30 days to become available.

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