Crime in Blackmoor Vale: statistics, rates and trends
506 crimes were recorded in Blackmoor Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blackmoor Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackmoor Vale
- Types of crime in Blackmoor Vale
- Blackmoor Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackmoor Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackmoor Vale
- Demographics of Blackmoor Vale
- Questions about crime in Blackmoor Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (219), anti-social behaviour (53) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,808th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Blackmoor Vale | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 506 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.5 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,114 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Blackmoor Vale of any year here (506 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 71%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 506 | 55.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 480 | 52.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 433 | 47.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 273 | 30.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 352 | 38.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 355 | 39.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 312 | 34.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 297 | 32.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 296 | 32.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (73% below) and anti-social behaviour (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 35 to 49 and other theft rose from 33 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 24.0 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 5.8 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackmoor Vale; the highest is Yeovil South (234.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Mendip South (40.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackmoor Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton & Bruton | 903 | 77.6 | +40% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | -8% |
| Yeovil East | 1,169 | 102.2 | +84% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,150 | 104.0 | +87% |
| Yeovil South | 2,525 | 234.3 | +322% |
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | +71% |
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -13% |
| Mendip South | 389 | 40.2 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Blackmoor Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Walnut Grove” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walnut Grove | 31 |
| On or near Westcombe | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Sherborne Road | 22 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
| On or near Baunton'S Orchard | 17 |
| On or near Hillcrest Road | 15 |
| On or near Hanover View | 12 |
| On or near Harding'S Lane | 12 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
Of the 453 crimes in Blackmoor Vale with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Blackmoor Vale has an estimated population of 9,114 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackmoor Vale average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Blackmoor Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blackmoor Vale a safe place to live?
Blackmoor Vale recorded 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,808th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Blackmoor Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Blackmoor Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackmoor Vale was up 5% on the year before: 506 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackmoor Vale?
About 9,114 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackmoor Vale?
Blackmoor Vale is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.