Crime in Yeovil East: statistics, rates and trends
1,172 crimes were recorded in Yeovil East in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Yeovil East
- Questions about crime in Yeovil East
- About this data
1,172 crimes were recorded in Yeovil East in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 434 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yeovil East has the 1,179th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yeovil East | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,172 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.5 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,438 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yeovil East was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,217 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (951). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,172 | 102.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 951 | 83.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,194 | 104.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,217 | 106.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,085 | 94.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,116 | 97.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 998 | 87.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 989 | 86.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 964 | 84.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yeovil East 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+192%) and vehicle crime (+55%). The largest falls were in other theft (-21%) and criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 434 | 37.9 | 1.11 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 272 | 23.8 | 2.87 | +192% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -18% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -14% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.7 | 0.55 | +55% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +24% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -5% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +8% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 0.78 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +175% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yeovil East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yeovil East recorded 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yeovil East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yeovil East recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 192% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yeovil East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yeovil East recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yeovil East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yeovil East recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yeovil East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yeovil East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yeovil East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yeovil East recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yeovil East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yeovil East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yeovil East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yeovil East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yeovil East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yeovil East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yeovil East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yeovil East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yeovil East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yeovil East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yeovil East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yeovil East recorded 11 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 175% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yeovil East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yeovil East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yeovil East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yeovil East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeovil East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Central | 1,146 | 103.7 | +1% |
| Yeovil South | 2,477 | 229.9 | +124% |
| Yeovil West | 973 | 96.9 | -5% |
| Brympton | 407 | 47.4 | -54% |
| Coker | 652 | 62.5 | -39% |
| Martock | 535 | 54.2 | -47% |
| Castle Cary | 622 | 51.8 | -49% |
| Blackmoor Vale | 534 | 58.6 | -43% |
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 Yeovil East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 196 |
| On or near Gainsborough Way | 80 |
| On or near Sunningdale Road | 58 |
| On or near Flushing Meadow | 50 |
| On or near St John'S Road | 42 |
| On or near Netherton Road | 42 |
| On or near Sherwell Close | 38 |
| On or near Glenville Road | 30 |
| On or near Erica Close | 28 |
| On or near The Manse | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yeovil East 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 | 415 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 18.5% |
| Not recorded | 164 | 14.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 8.6% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 6.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Yeovil East has an estimated population of 11,438. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yeovil East sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yeovil East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Yeovil East a safe place to live?
Yeovil East recorded 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Yeovil East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (272).
Is crime in Yeovil East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeovil East was up 23% on the year before: 1,172 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 951 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yeovil East?
Yeovil East 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 Yeovil East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.