What is the crime rate in Castle Cary, South Somerset?

As of April 2026, the Castle Cary ward has an annual crime rate of 41.72 per 1,000 residents with 70 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Castle Cary ward?

The most common crime in Castle Cary is Violence & Sexual Offences with 44 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 62.9% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Castle Cary ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Crime in Castle Cary, South Somerset

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Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

41.72per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,540

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences44

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Other Theft4

Anti-social Behaviour4

Public Order3

Other Crime3

Drug Offences2

Vehicle Crime2

Weapons Possession1

Shoplifting1

Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Florida Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 14	14
On or near Higher Farm Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1	6
On or near Church Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near High Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Wyke Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Ansford Road Map	Vehicle crime: 2	2
On or near Bartlett Square Map	Other crime: 1	1
On or near Burfitt Road Map	Possession of weapons: 1	1
On or near Ansford Hill Map	Drugs: 1	1
On or near St Andrews Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1

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#2safest in South Somerset

City Average

75.94per 1k

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Local Policing

Sherborne

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Local Priorities

Illegal and anti-social use of vehicles (off road motorcycles)

Location:
Corelli Estate.

Issue:
Off road bikes are being ridden illegally and anti-socially around the estate causing distress to local residents.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times (local officers and specialist teams)
- Robust enforcement action where possible including warning notices and vehicle seizures
- Partnership working with Dorset Council and other key agencies

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

June update:
- Targeted patrols of the Corelli estate continuing at key times
- Incidents are still being reported and local officers are following up by making relevant enquiries to identify those involved

May update:
- Local residents have provided us with some excellent CTCV footage of incidents, which we have reviewed and identified some offenders. The footage will also assist us in prosecuting the offenders for road traffic offences
- We recently seized a motorbike due to being driven recklessly
- Targeted patrols of the Corelli estate will continue

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Shoplifting

Location:
Peel Centre, Babylon Hill.

Issue:
There has been an increase in shoplifting to local businesses at the retail park causing harm to staff, customers and the wider community.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times and locations
- Multi-agency working with Avon & Somerset Police and the local Town-Link scheme
- Dedicated policing operations

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

June update:
- We continue targeted patrols in the area at key times
- We are making proactive enquires to locate a wanted suspect involved in theft offences

May update:
- We have increased our patrols in the area
- Engaged with local businesses to streamline reporting processes
- Working with Avon and Somerset Police to target suspects who live in Yeovil

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

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