Crime Rate in Blackmoor Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackmoor Vale

The total recorded crimes in Blackmoor Vale, South Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackmoor Vale crime rate of 82.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Blackmoor Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hockley Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Anchor Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Batchpool Lane 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 May 2025 the Blackmoor Vale has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 82.43 ranking 13th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackmoor Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmoor Vale)CrimesRank (Blackmoor Vale)
Yeovil South209 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil East119 21,194 31,143 2
Yeovil Central107 31,207 21,091 3
Yeovil West89 61,034 6909 4
Wincanton & Bruton94 41,188 4880 5
Castle Cary82 71,122 5824 6
Chard South93 5991 7718 10
Curry Rivel & Langport74 9945 8803 7
Chard North71 10891 9747 8
Ilminster76 8736 12736 9
Coker68 11828 10492 12
Somerton65 12526 16425 16
Crewkerne54 14650 13483 13
South Petherton & Islemoor43 16581 15457 14
Martock50 15636 14433 15
Brympton42 17437 17318 17

Blackmoor Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
February 20258
January 202511
December 20249
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202542
March 202516
February 202511
January 202544
December 202421
November 202422
October 202425
September 202417
August 202440
July 202425
June 202442
May 202430

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20242
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242
July 202412
June 20244
May 202416

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
November 20241
October 20241
September 202416
August 202427
July 202418
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 202413
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20251
February 20258
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 202414

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Blackmoor Vale in May 2025

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

1. Hockley Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
2. Anchor Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Batchpool Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
4. Manor Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Beacon Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Middle Ridge Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
7. Yarnbarton (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Townsend Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Lily Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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