Crime in Castle Cary, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
615 crimes were recorded in Castle Cary, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Castle Cary, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle Cary, Somerset
- Types of crime in Castle Cary, Somerset
- Castle Cary, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle Cary, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle Cary, Somerset
- Demographics of Castle Cary, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Castle Cary, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (285), other theft (73) and criminal damage and arson (55) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,976th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Castle Cary, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 615 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,010 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle Cary, Somerset peaked in the year to August 2025 (630 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (416). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 615 | 51.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 630 | 52.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 50.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 476 | 39.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 466 | 38.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 440 | 36.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 416 | 34.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 425 | 35.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 492 | 41.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and vehicle crime (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 44 to 73 and burglary rose from 29 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 87 to 47 and public order fell from 76 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Other theft | 73 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.2 | 5.0 | +35% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castle Cary, Somerset; the highest is Yeovil Central (104.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Mendip South (40.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle Cary, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendip South | 389 | 40.2 | -22% |
| Somerton | 496 | 44.4 | -13% |
| Yeovil East | 1,169 | 102.2 | +100% |
| Wincanton & Bruton | 903 | 77.6 | +52% |
| Blackmoor Vale | 506 | 55.5 | +8% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,150 | 104.0 | +103% |
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | +86% |
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Castle Cary, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Market Place | 31 |
| On or near Florida Street | 27 |
| On or near Church Street | 23 |
| On or near Hales Meadow | 22 |
| On or near Ancastle Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Bartlett Square | 15 |
| On or near Hanyton Close | 14 |
| On or near Higher Farm Lane | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
Of the 568 crimes in Castle Cary, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Castle Cary, Somerset has an estimated population of 12,010 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.1%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle Cary, Somerset average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Castle Cary, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle Cary, Somerset a safe place to live?
Castle Cary, Somerset recorded 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,976th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Castle Cary, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (73).
Is crime in Castle Cary, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle Cary, Somerset was down 2% on the year before: 615 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 630 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle Cary, Somerset?
About 12,010 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle Cary, Somerset?
Castle Cary, Somerset 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.