Crime Rate in Brympton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brympton

The total recorded crimes in Brympton, South Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brympton crime rate of 3.04 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 Brympton, encompassing approximately 15,770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (170.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Brympton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Lancelot Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hawk Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brympton?

To understand the safety of Brympton, we need to analyze Brympton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Brympton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 437 crimes compared to 962.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brympton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brympton had fewer crimes than the South Somerset average, with 318 crimes compared to 736. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brympton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Somerset, Brympton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brympton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brympton has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.04 ranking 14th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Brympton crimes were 437. The crime rate of Brympton in 2024 was 27.71 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brympton were around 318 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.16 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Somerset)CrimesRank (South Somerset)CrimesRank (South Somerset)
Yeovil South228 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil East93 21,194 31,143 2
Yeovil Central76 71,207 21,091 3
Castle Cary91 31,122 5824 6
Yeovil West89 41,034 6909 4
Wincanton & Bruton72 81,188 4880 5
Coker89 5828 10492 12
Curry Rivel & Langport84 6945 8803 7
Chard South63 11991 7718 10
Chard North65 9891 9747 8
Ilminster63 10736 12736 9
Blackmoor Vale32 17760 11574 11
Martock55 12636 14433 15
Crewkerne55 13650 13483 13
South Petherton & Islemoor35 16581 15457 14
Somerton45 15526 16425 16

Brympton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 202426
September 202428
August 202412
July 202427
June 202442
May 202418
April 202410

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brympton in March 2025

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

1. Heron Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lancelot Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Hawk Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Kingfisher Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Stourton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Clarks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Avocet Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Murray-Smith Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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