Crime in Yeovil South: statistics, rates and trends
2,525 crimes were recorded in Yeovil South in the 12 months to August 2026, 234.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yeovil South at a glance
- Crime trends in Yeovil South
- Types of crime in Yeovil South
- Yeovil South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yeovil South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yeovil South
- Demographics of Yeovil South
- Questions about crime in Yeovil South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (784), anti-social behaviour (517) and shoplifting (422) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 140th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Yeovil South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,525 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 234.3 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,776 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Yeovil South of any year here (2,525 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,525 | 234.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,373 | 220.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,250 | 208.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,100 | 194.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,349 | 218.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,842 | 170.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,138 | 198.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,063 | 191.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,264 | 210.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 214 |
| July 2026 | 238 |
| June 2026 | 185 |
| May 2026 | 179 |
| April 2026 | 213 |
| March 2026 | 228 |
| February 2026 | 238 |
| January 2026 | 232 |
| December 2025 | 237 |
| November 2025 | 181 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 196 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yeovil South recorded notably more shoplifting (4.6 times the national rate), public order (4.1 times the national rate) and robbery (3.4 times the national rate), and notably less drugs (35% below) and vehicle crime (22% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 23 to 50 and anti-social behaviour rose from 425 to 517, while other crime fell from 44 to 28 and public order fell from 355 to 291.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 784 | 72.8 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 517 | 48.0 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 422 | 39.2 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Public order | 291 | 27.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 14.0 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 131 | 12.2 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 56 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Robbery | 50 | 4.6 | 1.4 | +117% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -36% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Yeovil South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeovil South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil West | 954 | 95.0 | -59% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,150 | 104.0 | -56% |
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -79% |
| Yeovil East | 1,169 | 102.2 | -56% |
| Coker | 648 | 62.1 | -73% |
| Martock | 545 | 55.2 | -76% |
| Crewkerne | 661 | 80.4 | -66% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | -78% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Yeovil South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (304).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 304 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 266 |
| On or near Supermarket | 246 |
| On or near Bond Street | 175 |
| On or near Clarence Terrace | 152 |
| On or near Summerlands | 105 |
| On or near Wyndham Street | 85 |
| On or near High Street | 83 |
| On or near Earle Street | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
Of the 2,008 crimes in Yeovil South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 517 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 830 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 586 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 173 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 130 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 38 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 9 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Yeovil South has an estimated population of 10,776 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yeovil South average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Yeovil South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yeovil South a safe place to live?
Yeovil South recorded 234.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 140th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Yeovil South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 784 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (517).
Is crime in Yeovil South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeovil South was up 6% on the year before: 2,525 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,373 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yeovil South?
About 10,776 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yeovil South?
Yeovil South 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.