Crime Rate in Martock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Martock

The total recorded crimes in Martock, South Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Martock crime rate of 8.43 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 Martock, encompassing approximately 3,796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Martock Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Acres with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Millfield with total crimes: 3

How safe is Martock?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Martock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 636 crimes compared to 962.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Martock recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Martock had fewer crimes than the South Somerset average, with 433 crimes compared to 736. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Martock recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Martock Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Martock has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 8.43 ranking 17th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Martock crimes were 636. The crime rate of Martock in 2024 was 167.51 (year) or 13.96 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Martock were around 433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.05 (year) or 9.50 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Martock)CrimesRank (Martock)CrimesRank (Martock)
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
Coker60 12828 10492 12
Crewkerne51 14650 13483 13
Somerton54 13526 16425 16
South Petherton & Islemoor41 16581 15457 14
Brympton44 15437 17318 17

Martock 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, 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 May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 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 (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202521
May 202521
April 202513
March 202535
February 202517
January 202527
December 202426
November 202430
October 202423

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 202416
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20249
October 202412

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

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Martock in July 2025

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

1. The Acres (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Millfield (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Little Meadow (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Hurst (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Briarfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Middle Leaze Drove (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Steppes Meadow (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Hill'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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