Crime Rate in Chard North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chard North

The total recorded crimes in Chard North, South Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chard North crime rate of 4.78 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 Chard North, encompassing approximately 14,864 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Chard North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Henson Park with total crimes: 8
  • Essex Close with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chard North?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Chard North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 891 crimes compared to 962.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Chard North experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Somerset average, with 747 crimes compared to 736. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chard North witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chard North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chard North has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 10th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Chard North crimes were 891. The crime rate of Chard North in 2024 was 59.94 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chard North were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.26 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chard North)CrimesRank (Chard North)CrimesRank (Chard North)
Yeovil South209 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil East119 21,194 31,143 2
Yeovil Central107 31,207 21,091 3
Yeovil West89 61,034 6909 4
Wincanton & Bruton94 41,188 4880 5
Castle Cary82 71,122 5824 6
Chard South93 5991 7718 10
Curry Rivel & Langport74 9945 8803 7
Ilminster76 8736 12736 9
Coker68 11828 10492 12
Blackmoor Vale60 13760 11574 11
Somerton65 12526 16425 16
Crewkerne54 14650 13483 13
South Petherton & Islemoor43 16581 15457 14
Martock50 15636 14433 15
Brympton42 17437 17318 17

Chard North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202534
March 202531
February 202534
January 202533
December 202435
November 202426
October 202425
September 202455
August 202440
July 202432
June 202474
May 202422

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 202514
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202512
February 202511
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 202414
September 202419
August 20246
July 202411
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20249
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chard North in May 2025

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

1. Henson Park (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Essex Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Furzehill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Cerdic Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Furnham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dening Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A30 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fore Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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