Crime Rate in Ilminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilminster

The total recorded crimes in Ilminster, South Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilminster crime rate of 35.41 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 Ilminster, encompassing approximately 2,146 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Ilminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldenhaye Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Bakersfield with total crimes: 12
  • Davies Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ilminster?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Ilminster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 736 crimes compared to 962.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ilminster recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Ilminster experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Somerset average, with 736 crimes compared to 736. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ilminster Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ilminster has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 35.41 ranking 8th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Ilminster crimes were 736. The crime rate of Ilminster in 2024 was 342.88 (year) or 28.57 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ilminster were around 736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 342.88 (year) or 28.57 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ilminster)CrimesRank (Ilminster)CrimesRank (Ilminster)
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
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

Ilminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Drugs 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 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202535
March 202529
February 202514
January 202528
December 202427
November 202431
October 202420
September 202419
August 202429
July 202431
June 202466
May 202420

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20246
May 20241

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 202512
December 20246
November 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 202412
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20256
January 20251
August 20242
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
July 202431
May 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20246

High Crime Locations Ilminster in May 2025

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

1. Goldenhaye Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
2. Bakersfield (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Davies Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Shave Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. B3168 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shave Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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