Crime Rate in Coker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coker

The total recorded crimes in Coker, South Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coker crime rate of 46.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Coker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Montacute Road with total crimes: 6
  • Rexes Hollow Lane 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 May 2025 the Coker has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 46.36 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coker)CrimesRank (Coker)CrimesRank (Coker)
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
Chard North71 10891 9747 8
Ilminster76 8736 12736 9
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

Coker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202518
March 202553
February 202521
January 202537
December 202423
November 202421
October 202433
September 202415
August 202442
July 202433
June 202474
May 202430

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 202411
July 20242
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 202412
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
January 20252
September 20243
August 20244
June 202410
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Coker in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft6
Shoplifting4
2. Montacute Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Rexes Hollow Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
4. Matt'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Burying Hole Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. College (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Hillside View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Higher Bullen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Rendell Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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