Crime in Yeovil South: statistics, rates and trends

2,477 crimes were recorded in Yeovil South in the 12 months to July 2026, 229.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 778 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yeovil South has the 143rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Yeovil South was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,477 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,880). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yeovil South 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in robbery (+87%) and vehicle crime (+59%). The largest falls were in other crime (-29%) and public order (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Yeovil South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yeovil South recorded 778 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Yeovil South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yeovil South recorded 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Yeovil South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yeovil South recorded 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Yeovil South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yeovil South recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Yeovil South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yeovil South recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Yeovil South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yeovil South recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Yeovil South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yeovil South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Yeovil South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yeovil South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Yeovil South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yeovil South recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Yeovil South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yeovil South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Yeovil South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yeovil South recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Yeovil South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yeovil South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Yeovil South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yeovil South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Yeovil South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yeovil South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yeovil South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yeovil South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yeovil South 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.

Yeovil South has an estimated population of 10,776. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yeovil South sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.