Crime Rate in Blackmoor Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackmoor Vale

The total recorded crimes in Blackmoor Vale, South Somerset, UK in February 2026 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackmoor Vale crime rate of 87.92 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 Blackmoor Vale, encompassing approximately 727 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Blackmoor Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quarry Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Holton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Blackmoor Vale?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Blackmoor Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 760 crimes compared to 962.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackmoor Vale recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Blackmoor Vale had fewer crimes than the South Somerset average, with 574 crimes compared to 736. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackmoor Vale recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackmoor Vale Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Blackmoor Vale crimes were 760. The crime rate of Blackmoor Vale in 2024 was 1044.10 (year) or 87.01 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackmoor Vale were around 574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 788.57 (year) or 65.71 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Blackmoor Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmoor Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmoor Vale)
Yeovil SouthNA NA2,622 11,472 1
Yeovil EastNA NA1,194 31,143 2
Yeovil CentralNA NA1,207 21,091 3
Yeovil WestNA NA1,034 6909 4
Wincanton & BrutonNA NA1,188 4880 5
Castle CaryNA NA1,122 5824 6
Curry Rivel & LangportNA NA945 8803 7
Chard SouthNA NA991 7718 10
Chard NorthNA NA891 9747 8
IlminsterNA NA736 12736 9
CokerNA NA828 10492 12
CrewkerneNA NA650 13483 13
South Petherton & IslemoorNA NA581 15457 14
MartockNA NA636 14433 15
SomertonNA NA526 16425 16
BrymptonNA NA437 17318 17

Blackmoor Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 20255
November 20251
October 20259
September 202515
August 20259
July 202510
June 20253
May 202513
April 202514
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20252
November 202514
October 20251
September 202538
August 202514
July 202516
June 20258
April 20257
March 20251
February 20258

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20261
December 20257
November 202519
October 20256
September 202515
August 20255
July 202510
June 202511
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 202536
September 202513
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20258
April 20252
February 20258

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202619
December 202548
November 202534
October 202527
September 202521
August 202546
July 202528
June 202530
May 202530
April 202542
March 202516
February 202511

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 202511
November 20256
October 202510
September 202510
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20269
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20256
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20258
August 20258
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Blackmoor Vale in February 2026

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

1. Quarry Hill (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
2. Holton Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Monument Triangle (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. West Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
7. Lions Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Westcombe (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Walnut Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. The Brambles (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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