Crime Rate in Yeovil East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeovil East

The total recorded crimes in Yeovil East, South Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeovil East crime rate of 3.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Yeovil East Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Manse with total crimes: 7
  • Runnymede Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sunningdale Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the South Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the South Somerset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Yeovil East has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yeovil East)CrimesRank (Yeovil East)CrimesRank (Yeovil East)
Yeovil South185 12,622 11,472 1
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
Martock32 17636 14433 15
Brympton44 15437 17318 17

Yeovil East 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20257
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202415

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202512
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
November 20246
October 202411

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202531
May 202547
April 202537
March 202534
February 202522
January 202523
December 202449
November 202442
October 202439

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 202510
April 20254
March 202516
February 20252
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 202516
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Yeovil East in July 2025

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

1. The Manse (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Runnymede Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Sunningdale Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lyde Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. St John'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Flushing Meadow (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lowther Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Netherton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sherwell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heather Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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