Crime Rate in Yeovil Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeovil Central

The total recorded crimes in Yeovil Central, South Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeovil Central crime rate of 2.79 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 Yeovil Central, encompassing approximately 31,874 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (2.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
Yeovil Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pickett Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Westville with total crimes: 4

How safe is Yeovil Central?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Yeovil Central reported a higher crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 962. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Yeovil Central witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Yeovil Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Somerset average, with 1,091 crimes compared to 736. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Yeovil Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Somerset, Yeovil Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Yeovil Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Yeovil Central has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 3th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Yeovil Central crimes were 1,207. The crime rate of Yeovil Central in 2024 was 37.87 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yeovil Central were around 1,091 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.23 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yeovil Central)CrimesRank (Yeovil Central)CrimesRank (Yeovil Central)
Yeovil South185 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil East88 41,194 31,143 2
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
Martock32 17636 14433 15
Brympton44 15437 17318 17

Yeovil Central 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202514
April 202517
March 20255
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202549
May 202557
April 202547
March 202542
February 202549
January 202537
December 202453
November 202442
October 202445

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202517
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 202512
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Yeovil Central in July 2025

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

1. Pickett Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Westville (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hill View (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bicknell Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fielding Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Melrose Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Eastville (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Matthews Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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