Crime Rate in Chard South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chard South

The total recorded crimes in Chard South, South Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chard South crime rate of 4.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-19.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chard South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lombardy Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 4
  • Tapstone Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Chard South has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 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.

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 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
Brympton48 14437 17318 17
Somerton45 15526 16425 16

Chard South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202541
January 202536
December 202434
November 202430
October 202434
September 202428
August 202445
July 202429
June 202442
May 202459
April 202427

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 202416
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 20244

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 202411
September 202440
August 202422
July 202424
June 202412
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Chard South in March 2025

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

1. Lombardy Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Wessex Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Tapstone Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. St Mary'S Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Silver Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Commercial Row (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Chardstock Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ken Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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