Crime in Chard South: statistics, rates and trends
874 crimes were recorded in Chard South in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chard South at a glance
- Crime trends in Chard South
- Types of crime in Chard South
- Chard South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chard South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chard South
- Population and deprivation in Chard South
- Questions about crime in Chard South
- About this data
874 crimes were recorded in Chard South in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 369 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chard South has the 1,261st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chard South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 874 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,835 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chard South was highest in the year to July 2025 (967 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (650). Over the whole period it rose 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 874 | 98.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 967 | 109.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 843 | 95.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 650 | 73.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 848 | 96.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 809 | 91.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 755 | 85.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 885 | 100.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 816 | 92.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chard South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+19%). The largest falls were in burglary (-20%) and shoplifting (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 41.8 | 1.22 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 12.6 | 1.52 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +19% |
| Public order | 91 | 10.3 | 1.55 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -2% |
| Other theft | 53 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.1 | 0.62 | -7% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -20% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.2 | 1.02 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.75 | -18% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.69 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chard South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chard South recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chard South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chard South recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chard South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chard South recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chard South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chard South recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chard South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chard South recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chard South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chard South recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chard South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chard South recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chard South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chard South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chard South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chard South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chard South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chard South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chard South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chard South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chard South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chard South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chard South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chard South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chard South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chard South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chard South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard North | 1,118 | 103.3 | +4% |
| Ilminster | 568 | 51.1 | -48% |
| Crewkerne | 666 | 81.1 | -18% |
| South Petherton & Islemoor | 522 | 54.5 | -45% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | -12% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | -23% |
| Coker | 652 | 62.5 | -37% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -46% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chard South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Tapstone Road | 58 |
| On or near Commercial Row | 52 |
| On or near Silver Street | 45 |
| On or near St Gildas | 26 |
| On or near Holly Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Dominy Close | 23 |
| On or near Dwelly Close | 23 |
| On or near Auckland Way | 20 |
| On or near Old Town | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chard South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 5.8% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Chard South has an estimated population of 8,835. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chard South sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chard South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 19.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Chard South a safe place to live?
Chard South recorded 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chard South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (111).
Is crime in Chard South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chard South was down 10% on the year before: 874 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 967 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chard South?
Chard South is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chard South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.