Crime in Coker: statistics, rates and trends
648 crimes were recorded in Coker in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (308), anti-social behaviour (109) and public order (55) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Coker | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 648 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.1 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,430 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Coker of any year here (648 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 58%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 648 | 62.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 612 | 58.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 57.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 415 | 39.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 542 | 52.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 531 | 50.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 532 | 51.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 508 | 48.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 409 | 39.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (73% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 109, while other theft fell from 60 to 39 and shoplifting fell from 34 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 29.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 10.5 | 15.4 | +76% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coker; the highest is Yeovil South (234.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Brympton (48.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -23% |
| Yeovil South | 2,525 | 234.3 | +277% |
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | +53% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,150 | 104.0 | +67% |
| Martock | 545 | 55.2 | -11% |
| Yeovil East | 1,169 | 102.2 | +65% |
| Crewkerne | 661 | 80.4 | +29% |
| South Petherton & Islemoor | 507 | 52.9 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Coker over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Hillside View | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Rexes Hollow Lane | 24 |
| On or near Ham Hill Road | 17 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 16 |
| On or near Burrells | 15 |
| On or near Fairhouse Road | 15 |
| On or near Holten'S Lane | 15 |
| On or near Matt'S Lane | 15 |
Of the 539 crimes in Coker with a recorded outcome, 25% 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 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 55.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Coker has an estimated population of 10,430 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coker average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Coker | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coker a safe place to live?
Coker recorded 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Coker?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Coker going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coker was up 6% on the year before: 648 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 612 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coker?
About 10,430 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coker?
Coker 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.