Crime in South Petherton & Islemoor: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in South Petherton & Islemoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Petherton & Islemoor at a glance
- Crime trends in South Petherton & Islemoor
- Types of crime in South Petherton & Islemoor
- South Petherton & Islemoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Petherton & Islemoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Petherton & Islemoor
- Demographics of South Petherton & Islemoor
- Questions about crime in South Petherton & Islemoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), anti-social behaviour (90) and criminal damage and arson (60) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | South Petherton & Islemoor | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 507 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,580 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in South Petherton & Islemoor of any year here (507 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 50%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 507 | 52.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 445 | 46.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 437 | 45.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 400 | 41.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 388 | 40.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 458 | 47.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 448 | 46.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 359 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 338 | 35.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (50% below) and other theft (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 60 and anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 90, while burglary fell from 28 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 23.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 9.4 | 15.4 | +70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +82% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Petherton & Islemoor; the highest is Chard South (98.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Brympton (48.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Petherton & Islemoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilminster | 555 | 49.9 | -6% |
| Crewkerne | 661 | 80.4 | +52% |
| Martock | 545 | 55.2 | +4% |
| Coker | 648 | 62.1 | +17% |
| Curry Rivel & Langport | 634 | 54.2 | +2% |
| Chard North | 1,060 | 97.9 | +85% |
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -9% |
| Chard South | 866 | 98.0 | +85% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in South Petherton & Islemoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Quarry Piece Drive” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quarry Piece Drive | 84 |
| On or near Buttle Close | 19 |
| On or near Harp Road | 15 |
| On or near Cad Road | 13 |
| On or near George Lane | 13 |
| On or near West End Close | 13 |
| On or near Rydon Lane | 12 |
| On or near Silver Street | 11 |
| On or near Carey'S Hollow | 10 |
| On or near Higgin'S Grave Lane | 10 |
Of the 417 crimes in South Petherton & Islemoor with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
South Petherton & Islemoor has an estimated population of 9,580 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Petherton & Islemoor average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | South Petherton & Islemoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Petherton & Islemoor a safe place to live?
South Petherton & Islemoor recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,905th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Petherton & Islemoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in South Petherton & Islemoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Petherton & Islemoor was up 14% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Petherton & Islemoor?
About 9,580 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Petherton & Islemoor?
South Petherton & Islemoor 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.