Crime Rate in Coker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coker

The total recorded crimes in Coker, South Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coker crime rate of 40.90 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 Coker, encompassing approximately 1,466 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Coker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burying Hole Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 5
  • New Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Coker?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Coker demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 828 crimes compared to 962.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coker recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Coker had fewer crimes than the South Somerset average, with 492 crimes compared to 736. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coker recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coker Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Coker has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 40.90 ranking 12th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Coker crimes were 828. The crime rate of Coker in 2024 was 564.46 (year) or 47.04 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coker were around 492 crimes with yearly crime rate of 335.40 (year) or 27.95 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coker)CrimesRank (Coker)CrimesRank (Coker)
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 South62 11991 7718 10
Chard North69 10891 9747 8
Blackmoor Vale73 8760 11574 11
Ilminster72 9736 12736 9
Crewkerne51 14650 13483 13
Somerton54 13526 16425 16
South Petherton & Islemoor41 16581 15457 14
Martock32 17636 14433 15
Brympton44 15437 17318 17

Coker 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 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202536
May 202524
April 202518
March 202553
February 202521
January 202537
December 202423
November 202421
October 202433

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 202412

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202513
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Coker in July 2025

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

1. Burying Hole Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. New Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Higher Bullen (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Taylor'S Orchard (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. College (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Wash Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Montacute Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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