Crime in Martock, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
545 crimes were recorded in Martock, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Martock, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Martock, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (269), anti-social behaviour (80) and other theft (59) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,816th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Martock, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 545 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,866 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Martock, Somerset peaked in the year to August 2020 (591 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (423). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 545 | 55.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 542 | 54.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 509 | 51.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 436 | 44.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 440 | 44.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 460 | 46.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 591 | 59.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 498 | 50.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 423 | 42.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 41 to 59, while public order fell from 37 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 27.3 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 8.1 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 59 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Martock, Somerset; the highest is Yeovil South (234.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Somerton, Somerset (44.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Martock, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -13% |
| Coker | 648 | 62.1 | +12% |
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | +72% |
| South Petherton & Islemoor | 507 | 52.9 | -4% |
| Yeovil South | 2,525 | 234.3 | +324% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,150 | 104.0 | +88% |
| Curry Rivel & Langport | 634 | 54.2 | -2% |
| Somerton | 496 | 44.4 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Martock, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Steppes Meadow” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Steppes Meadow | 29 |
| On or near Millfield | 27 |
| On or near Little Meadow | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near The Green | 16 |
| On or near Hurst | 14 |
| On or near Lawson Close | 14 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 14 |
| On or near The Acres | 14 |
| On or near West Street | 14 |
Of the 465 crimes in Martock, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Martock, Somerset has an estimated population of 9,866 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Martock, Somerset average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Martock, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Martock, Somerset a safe place to live?
Martock, Somerset recorded 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,816th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Martock, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Martock, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Martock, Somerset was almost unchanged on the year before: 545 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 542 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Martock, Somerset?
About 9,866 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Martock, Somerset?
Martock, 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.