Crime Rate in Yeovil South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeovil South

The total recorded crimes in Yeovil South, South Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeovil South crime rate of 6.05 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-17.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
Yeovil South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Park Street with total crimes: 10
  • Clarence Terrace 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 July 2025 the Yeovil South has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 6.05 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yeovil South)CrimesRank (Yeovil South)CrimesRank (Yeovil South)
Yeovil East88 41,194 31,143 2
Yeovil Central89 31,207 21,091 3
Wincanton & Bruton106 21,188 4880 5
Yeovil West83 61,034 6909 4
Castle Cary79 71,122 5824 6
Curry Rivel & Langport85 5945 8803 7
Chard South62 11991 7718 10
Chard North69 10891 9747 8
Blackmoor Vale73 8760 11574 11
Ilminster72 9736 12736 9
Coker60 12828 10492 12
Crewkerne51 14650 13483 13
Somerton54 13526 16425 16
South Petherton & Islemoor41 16581 15457 14
Martock32 17636 14433 15
Brympton44 15437 17318 17

Yeovil South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202526
May 202537
April 202523
March 202530
February 202538
January 202523
December 202436
November 202440
October 202456

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20255
May 202510
April 202512
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245

A total of 296 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202524
May 202526
April 202531
March 202532
February 202539
January 202519
December 202430
November 202435
October 202429

A total of 639 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202557
May 202575
April 202566
March 202567
February 202580
January 202551
December 202467
November 202460
October 202469

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202526
May 202534
April 202537
March 202551
February 202535
January 202538
December 202421
November 202430
October 202434

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 20258
April 202521
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Yeovil South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Park Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Clarence Terrace (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bond Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Summerlands (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
6. South Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. High Street (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Earle Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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