Crime in Martock, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
535 crimes were recorded in Martock, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Martock, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Martock, Somerset
- Types of crime in Martock, Somerset
- Martock, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Martock, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Martock, Somerset
- Population and deprivation in Martock, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Martock, Somerset
- About this data
535 crimes were recorded in Martock, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 261 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Martock, Somerset has the 2,850th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Martock, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 535 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.2 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,866 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Martock, Somerset was highest in the year to July 2020 (563 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (438). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 535 | 54.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 554 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 485 | 49.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 445 | 45.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 438 | 44.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 490 | 49.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 563 | 57.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 475 | 48.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 448 | 45.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Martock, Somerset 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+56%). The largest falls were in burglary (-65%) and public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 | 26.5 | 0.77 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 8.4 | 0.55 | +8% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -33% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -38% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +13% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +233% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -65% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -10% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Martock, Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Martock, Somerset recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Martock, Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Martock, Somerset recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Martock, Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Martock, Somerset recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Martock, Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Martock, Somerset recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Martock, Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Martock, Somerset recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Martock, Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Martock, Somerset recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Martock, Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Martock, Somerset recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Martock, Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Martock, Somerset recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Martock, Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Martock, Somerset recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Martock, Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Martock, Somerset recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Martock, Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Martock, Somerset recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Martock, Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Martock, Somerset recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Martock, Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Martock, Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Martock, Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Martock, Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Martock, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brympton | 407 | 47.4 | -13% |
| Coker | 652 | 62.5 | +15% |
| Yeovil West | 973 | 96.9 | +79% |
| South Petherton & Islemoor | 522 | 54.5 | +0% |
| Yeovil South | 2,477 | 229.9 | +324% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,146 | 103.7 | +91% |
| Curry Rivel & Langport | 640 | 54.7 | +1% |
| Somerton | 510 | 45.6 | -16% |
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 Martock, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Steppes Meadow | 31 |
| On or near Little Meadow | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Millfield | 19 |
| On or near The Acres | 16 |
| On or near Forts Orchard | 15 |
| On or near The Green | 15 |
| On or near West Street | 14 |
| On or near Lawson Close | 14 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Martock, Somerset 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 | 182 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Martock, Somerset has an estimated population of 9,866. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Martock, Somerset sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Martock, Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Martock, Somerset a safe place to live?
Martock, Somerset recorded 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Martock, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Martock, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Martock, Somerset was down 3% on the year before: 535 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 554 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Martock, Somerset?
Martock, Somerset 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 Martock, Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.