Crime Rate in Crewkerne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crewkerne

The total recorded crimes in Crewkerne, South Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crewkerne crime rate of 5.52 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 Crewkerne, encompassing approximately 9,779 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crewkerne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • West Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Crewkerne?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Crewkerne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 650 crimes compared to 962.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crewkerne recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Crewkerne had fewer crimes than the South Somerset average, with 483 crimes compared to 736. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crewkerne recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crewkerne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crewkerne has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 14th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Crewkerne crimes were 650. The crime rate of Crewkerne in 2024 was 66.47 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crewkerne were around 483 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.39 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crewkerne)CrimesRank (Crewkerne)CrimesRank (Crewkerne)
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
Blackmoor Vale60 13760 11574 11
Somerton65 12526 16425 16
South Petherton & Islemoor43 16581 15457 14
Martock50 15636 14433 15
Brympton42 17437 17318 17

Crewkerne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 202413
August 202413
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20253
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202527
March 202522
February 202516
January 202527
December 202415
November 202421
October 202424
September 202414
August 202415
July 202419
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Crewkerne in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. West Street (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hardy Court (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rose Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hawthorne Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chowins Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cowen Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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