Crime Rate in Yeovil East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeovil East

The total recorded crimes in Yeovil East, South Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeovil East crime rate of 4.08 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 East, encompassing approximately 22,818 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Yeovil East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Flushing Meadow with total crimes: 9
  • Netherton Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Yeovil East?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Yeovil East reported a higher crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 1,194 crimes compared to 962. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Yeovil East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Yeovil East experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Somerset average, with 1,143 crimes compared to 736. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Yeovil East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yeovil East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Yeovil East has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 2th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Yeovil East crimes were 1,194. The crime rate of Yeovil East in 2024 was 52.33 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yeovil East were around 1,143 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.09 (year) or 4.17 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Somerset)CrimesRank (South Somerset)CrimesRank (South Somerset)
Yeovil South228 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil Central76 71,207 21,091 3
Castle Cary91 31,122 5824 6
Yeovil West89 41,034 6909 4
Wincanton & Bruton72 81,188 4880 5
Coker89 5828 10492 12
Curry Rivel & Langport84 6945 8803 7
Chard South63 11991 7718 10
Chard North65 9891 9747 8
Ilminster63 10736 12736 9
Blackmoor Vale32 17760 11574 11
Martock55 12636 14433 15
Crewkerne55 13650 13483 13
South Petherton & Islemoor35 16581 15457 14
Brympton48 14437 17318 17
Somerton45 15526 16425 16

Yeovil East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 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 (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202522
January 202523
December 202449
November 202442
October 202439
September 202435
August 202421
July 202455
June 202474
May 202450
April 202439

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20252
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 202412
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202415
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202432
May 202424
April 202417

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
June 202412
April 20241

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202516
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 202442
May 202419
April 202423

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Yeovil East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Flushing Meadow (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Netherton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Lowther Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oaklands Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
6. Bucklers Mead Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Lyde Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sherwell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Yeovil Pen Mill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1

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