Crime Rate in South Somerset: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Somerset

The total recorded crimes in South Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 1,396 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Somerset crime rate of 8.08 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 South Somerset, encompassing approximately 172,670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (591) incidents (2.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (214) incidents (34.59% increase)
  • Public order: (142) incidents (5.19% increase)
South Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Old Orchard with total crimes: 23
  • Goldenhaye Lane with total crimes: 18

South Somerset Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

South Somerset Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Yeovil South (209 crimes), and the safest, Brympton (42 crimes), is 167 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Yeovil Town (187 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bruton, Brewham & Cucklington (23 crimes), with a difference of 164 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Yeovil South209
Yeovil East119
Yeovil Central107
Wincanton & Bruton94
Chard South93

Safest Wards:

Blackmoor Vale60
Crewkerne54
Martock50
South Petherton & Islemoor43
Brympton42

Most Dangerous Areas:

Yeovil Town187
Yeovil Milford Park114
Wincanton, Cheriton & Charlton Horethorne107
Chard West90
Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville79

Safest Areas:

Curry Rivel & Fivehead30
Martock27
Templecombe, Hentsridge & Milborne Port24
Ilchester, Sparkford & Mudford23
Bruton, Brewham & Cucklington23

South Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (591 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (214 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (576 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (159 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (578 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (139 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 438 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 131 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (554 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (120 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 538 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 126 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (555 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (155 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (536 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (166 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (517 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (187 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (556 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (167 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 572 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1445 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 131.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025142
April 2025135
March 2025129
February 2025118
January 202591
December 2024108
November 2024141
October 2024114
September 2024127
August 2024167
July 2024173

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 939 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 2025102
March 202560
February 202569
January 202575
December 202479
November 202474
October 202474
September 2024100
August 2024104
July 2024114

A total of 327 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202523
March 202532
February 202527
January 202522
December 202433
November 202436
October 202423
September 202435
August 202417
July 202435

A total of 373 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202528
February 202543
January 202528
December 202427
November 202442
October 202453
September 202432
August 202448
July 202421

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202425
September 202415
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202534
February 20259
January 202520
December 202413
November 20244
October 20244
September 202416
August 202413
July 202417

A total of 1153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 104.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 2025119
March 2025123
February 202589
January 202594
December 202475
November 202492
October 2024111
September 2024117
August 202491
July 2024121

A total of 1031 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202565
March 2025105
February 202565
January 2025107
December 2024125
November 202487
October 202470
September 202496
August 202496
July 2024116

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 202415
July 20246

A total of 1725 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 156.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025214
April 2025159
March 2025139
February 2025131
January 2025120
December 2024126
November 2024155
October 2024166
September 2024187
August 2024157
July 2024171

A total of 6011 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 546.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 591 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025591
April 2025576
March 2025578
February 2025438
January 2025554
December 2024538
November 2024555
October 2024536
September 2024517
August 2024556
July 2024572

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 521 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202535
March 202538
February 202546
January 202566
December 202443
November 202444
October 202449
September 202449
August 202467
July 202455

High Crime Locations South Somerset in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting19
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
2. Old Orchard (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime1
3. Goldenhaye Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
4. Clarence Terrace (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Sparkford Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Christopher Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Drugs1

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