Crime Rate in South Somerset: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Somerset

The total recorded crimes in South Somerset, South Somerset in January 2025 are around 1,192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Somerset crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around South Somerset, encompassing approximately 172,670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (554) incidents (2.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (120) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (107) incidents (-14.40% decrease)
South Somerset Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13

South Somerset Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

South Somerset Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Yeovil South (159 crimes), and the safest, Brympton (18 crimes), is 141 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Yeovil Town (135 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Somerton (16 crimes), with a difference of 119 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Yeovil South159
Yeovil West94
Wincanton & Bruton92
Castle Cary92
Blackmoor Vale91

Safest Wards:

Martock52
Crewkerne48
South Petherton & Islemoor33
Somerton22
Brympton18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Yeovil Town135
Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne100
Chard West79
Ham Hill & Merriott77
Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville75

Safest Areas:

Yeovil North East24
Stoford & the Cokers22
Langport & Long Sutton20
Curry Rivel & Fivehead19
Somerton16

South Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (554 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (120 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 538 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 126 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (555 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (155 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (536 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (166 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (517 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (187 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (556 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (167 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 572 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 173 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1068 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (354 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202520
December 202413
November 20244
October 20244
September 202416
August 202413
July 202417
June 202454

A total of 865 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 108.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025107
December 2024125
November 202487
October 202470
September 202496
August 202496
July 2024116
June 2024168

A total of 923 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 115.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202594
December 202475
November 202492
October 2024111
September 2024117
August 202491
July 2024121
June 2024222

A total of 862 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 107.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202575
December 202479
November 202474
October 202474
September 2024100
August 2024104
July 2024114
June 2024242

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 202415
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 1161 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 145.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202591
December 2024108
November 2024141
October 2024114
September 2024127
August 2024167
July 2024173
June 2024240

A total of 303 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202528
December 202427
November 202442
October 202453
September 202432
August 202448
July 202421
June 202452

A total of 263 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202433
November 202436
October 202423
September 202435
August 202417
July 202435
June 202462

A total of 1436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 179.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 354 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025120
December 2024126
November 2024155
October 2024166
September 2024187
August 2024157
July 2024171
June 2024354

A total of 4896 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 612.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1068 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025554
December 2024538
November 2024555
October 2024536
September 2024517
August 2024556
July 2024572
June 20241068

A total of 473 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202443
November 202444
October 202449
September 202449
August 202467
July 202455
June 2024100

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202425
September 202415
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations South Somerset in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Somerset postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting18
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Cary Moor Drove (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Sparkford Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Fordhay (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3

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