Crime Rate in Chard South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chard South

The total recorded crimes in Chard South, South Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chard South crime rate of 4.04 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 Chard South, encompassing approximately 15,353 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-70.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Chard South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Tapstone Road with total crimes: 5
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chard South?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Chard South reported a higher crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 991 crimes compared to 962. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chard South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Chard South had fewer crimes than the South Somerset average, with 718 crimes compared to 736. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chard South recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Somerset, Chard South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chard South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chard South has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 11th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Chard South crimes were 991. The crime rate of Chard South in 2024 was 64.55 (year) or 5.38 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chard South were around 718 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.76 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chard South)CrimesRank (Chard South)CrimesRank (Chard South)
Yeovil South185 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil East88 41,194 31,143 2
Yeovil Central89 31,207 21,091 3
Wincanton & Bruton106 21,188 4880 5
Yeovil West83 61,034 6909 4
Castle Cary79 71,122 5824 6
Curry Rivel & Langport85 5945 8803 7
Chard North69 10891 9747 8
Blackmoor Vale73 8760 11574 11
Ilminster72 9736 12736 9
Coker60 12828 10492 12
Crewkerne51 14650 13483 13
Somerton54 13526 16425 16
South Petherton & Islemoor41 16581 15457 14
Martock32 17636 14433 15
Brympton44 15437 17318 17

Chard South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 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 Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202555
May 202552
April 202534
March 202533
February 202541
January 202536
December 202434
November 202430
October 202434

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202512
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 202411

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Chard South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tapstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Silver Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. St Gildas (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Town (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Commercial Row (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
8. Axminster Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Springmead (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alun Rees Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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