Crime in Yeovil East: statistics, rates and trends
1,169 crimes were recorded in Yeovil East in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yeovil East at a glance
- Crime trends in Yeovil East
- Types of crime in Yeovil East
- Yeovil East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yeovil East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yeovil East
- Demographics of Yeovil East
- Questions about crime in Yeovil East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (427), shoplifting (292) and anti-social behaviour (156) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,183rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Yeovil East | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,169 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,438 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yeovil East peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,205 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (964). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,169 | 102.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 982 | 85.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,118 | 97.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,205 | 105.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,140 | 99.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,098 | 96.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,016 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 988 | 86.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 964 | 84.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yeovil East recorded notably more shoplifting (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (51% below) and other theft (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 97 to 292 and anti-social behaviour rose from 127 to 156, while other theft fell from 72 to 55 and public order fell from 78 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 37.3 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 292 | 25.5 | 8.5 | +201% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 13.6 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 64 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.4 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yeovil East; the highest is Yeovil South (234.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Brympton (48.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeovil East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Central | 1,150 | 104.0 | +2% |
| Yeovil South | 2,525 | 234.3 | +129% |
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | -7% |
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -53% |
| Coker | 648 | 62.1 | -39% |
| Martock | 545 | 55.2 | -46% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | -50% |
| Blackmoor Vale | 506 | 55.5 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Yeovil East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (200).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 200 |
| On or near Gainsborough Way | 86 |
| On or near Sunningdale Road | 53 |
| On or near Flushing Meadow | 46 |
| On or near St John'S Road | 43 |
| On or near Netherton Road | 40 |
| On or near Sherwell Close | 36 |
| On or near Glenville Road | 33 |
| On or near Bucklers Mead Road | 28 |
| On or near The Manse | 28 |
Of the 1,013 crimes in Yeovil East with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 156 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 424 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Yeovil East has an estimated population of 11,438 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yeovil East average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Yeovil East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yeovil East a safe place to live?
Yeovil East recorded 102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,183rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Yeovil East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (292).
Is crime in Yeovil East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeovil East was up 19% on the year before: 1,169 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 982 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yeovil East?
About 11,438 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yeovil East?
Yeovil East 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.