Crime in Yeovil Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,150 crimes were recorded in Yeovil Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yeovil Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Yeovil Central
- Types of crime in Yeovil Central
- Yeovil Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yeovil Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yeovil Central
- Demographics of Yeovil Central
- Questions about crime in Yeovil Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (560), anti-social behaviour (160) and public order (99) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,142nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Yeovil Central | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,150 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.0 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,056 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yeovil Central peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,331 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,070). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,150 | 104.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,084 | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,111 | 100.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,070 | 96.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,140 | 103.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,331 | 120.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,311 | 118.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,124 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,210 | 109.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 107 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 121 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yeovil Central recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (48% above the national rate), other crime (45% above the national rate) and public order (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and drugs (42% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 45 to 75 and burglary rose from 23 to 36, while drugs fell from 31 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 560 | 50.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 99 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 75 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +67% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +57% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -32% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yeovil Central; the highest is Yeovil South (234.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Somerton, Somerset (44.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeovil Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil East | 1,169 | 102.2 | -2% |
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | -9% |
| Yeovil South | 2,525 | 234.3 | +125% |
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -54% |
| Coker | 648 | 62.1 | -40% |
| Martock | 545 | 55.2 | -47% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | -51% |
| Somerton | 496 | 44.4 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Yeovil Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 101 |
| On or near Wyndham View | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Southville | 40 |
| On or near Great Western Terrace | 39 |
| On or near Hill View | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Newcroft Court | 36 |
| On or near Sparrow Road | 34 |
| On or near College Green | 26 |
Of the 990 crimes in Yeovil Central with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 160 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 470 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Yeovil Central has an estimated population of 11,056 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yeovil Central average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Yeovil Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yeovil Central a safe place to live?
Yeovil Central recorded 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,142nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Yeovil Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 560 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Yeovil Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeovil Central was up 6% on the year before: 1,150 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,084 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yeovil Central?
About 11,056 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yeovil Central?
Yeovil Central 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.