Crime Rate in Yeovil West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeovil West

The total recorded crimes in Yeovil West, South Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeovil West crime rate of 4.73 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 West, encompassing approximately 17,553 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Yeovil West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thatcham Close with total crimes: 11
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Yeovil West?

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

  • Relative to South Somerset:

    • In 2024, Yeovil West reported a higher crime volume than the South Somerset average, with 1,034 crimes compared to 962. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Yeovil West witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

    • In 2023, Yeovil West experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Somerset average, with 909 crimes compared to 736. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Yeovil West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the South Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yeovil West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Yeovil West has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 6th out of 16 in the South Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Yeovil West crimes were 1,034. The crime rate of Yeovil West in 2024 was 58.90 (year) or 4.91 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yeovil West were around 909 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.78 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the South Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yeovil West)CrimesRank (Yeovil West)CrimesRank (Yeovil West)
Yeovil South185 12,622 11,472 1
Yeovil East88 41,194 31,143 2
Yeovil Central89 31,207 21,091 3
Wincanton & Bruton106 21,188 4880 5
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 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 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202528
April 202528
March 202536
February 202525
January 202551
December 202446
November 202448
October 202429

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 202512
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 202422
October 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202515
April 202514
March 202520
February 202510
January 202511
December 20249
November 202421
October 202419

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Yeovil West in July 2025

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

1. Thatcham Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Westfield Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marl Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. St Anne'S Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Westfield Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Plover Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Century Park (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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