What is the crime rate in south somerset?

As of February 2026, south somerset has a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,298 recorded offences.

How does south somerset rank nationally for crime?

south somerset ranks #102 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in south somerset?

The most common crime type in south somerset is Violence and sexual offences with 516 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in south somerset?

As of February 2026, south somerset has a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,298 recorded offences.

How does south somerset rank nationally for crime?

south somerset ranks #102 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in south somerset?

The most common crime type in south somerset is Violence and sexual offences with 516 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

south somerset Crime Intelligence Report

south somerset recorded 1,298 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 residents. This places south somerset at #102 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 1.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 24.1% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,298

trending_down -1.2% vs last month

Crime Rate

7.52per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#102of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

172,670

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 32 Public order: 11 Anti-social behaviour: 6	32
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 28 Theft from the person: 1	28
On or near Mulberry Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 24	24
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 16 Public order: 4	16
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 16	16
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 12 Criminal damage and arson: 3	12
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 14	14
On or near North Leaze Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 6	6
On or near Kember'S Hill Map	Violence and sexual offences: 12	12
On or near Summer Lane Map	Burglary: 12	12

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

1,298 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

516

39.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

172

13.3%

Shoplifting

121

9.3%

Public Order

117

9.0%

Other Theft

6.5%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.5%

Burglary

5.5%

Vehicle Crime

3.7%

Other Crime

2.9%

Robbery

1.4%

Drug Offences

1.2%

Weapons Possession

0.5%

Bicycle Theft

0.3%

Theft from Person

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

17 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Yeovil South	238	7.8
2	Yeovil Central	98	3.1
3	Yeovil East	93	4.1
4	Chard North	86	5.8
5	Castle Cary	83	30.1

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Somerton	34	10.1
shield	Brympton	35	2.2
shield	Martock	42	11.1
shield	Coker	45	30.7
shield	South Petherton & Islemoor	50	14.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -1.2%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +24.1%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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