Crime Rate in Yeovil South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeovil South

The total recorded crimes in Yeovil South, South Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeovil South crime rate of 6.83 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 South, encompassing approximately 30,601 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
Yeovil South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Clarence Terrace with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Yeovil South?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Yeovil South reported a higher crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 2,622 crimes compared to 962. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Yeovil South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Yeovil South experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Somerset average, with 1,472 crimes compared to 736. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Yeovil South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Somerset, Yeovil South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Yeovil South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yeovil South has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 6.83 ranking 1th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Yeovil South crimes were 2,622. The crime rate of Yeovil South in 2024 was 85.68 (year) or 7.14 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yeovil South were around 1,472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.10 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yeovil South)CrimesRank (Yeovil South)CrimesRank (Yeovil South)
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
Crewkerne54 14650 13483 13
South Petherton & Islemoor43 16581 15457 14
Martock50 15636 14433 15
Brympton42 17437 17318 17

Yeovil South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 333 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202531
March 202532
February 202539
January 202519
December 202430
November 202435
October 202429
September 202436
August 202433
July 202423

A total of 717 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202566
March 202567
February 202580
January 202551
December 202467
November 202460
October 202469
September 202449
August 202466
July 202467

A total of 409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202523
March 202530
February 202538
January 202523
December 202436
November 202440
October 202456
September 202444
August 202437
July 202445

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
July 20245

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202521
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414
September 20248
August 202410
July 202418

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202537
March 202551
February 202535
January 202538
December 202421
November 202430
October 202434
September 202435
August 202436
July 202437

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Yeovil South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting19
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clarence Terrace (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stars Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Earle Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
6. South Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bond Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Fosse Park Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Old Barn Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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