Crime in Yeovil West: statistics, rates and trends
973 crimes were recorded in Yeovil West in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Yeovil West at a glance
- Crime trends in Yeovil West
- Types of crime in Yeovil West
- Yeovil West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yeovil West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yeovil West
- Population and deprivation in Yeovil West
- Questions about crime in Yeovil West
- About this data
973 crimes were recorded in Yeovil West in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 384 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yeovil West has the 1,323rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yeovil West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 973 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,039 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yeovil West was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,080 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (784). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 973 | 96.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 982 | 97.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 932 | 92.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 908 | 90.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,080 | 107.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 814 | 81.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 784 | 78.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 818 | 81.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 821 | 81.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yeovil West 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+50%). The largest falls were in other crime (-38%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 38.3 | 1.12 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 228 | 22.7 | 2.74 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 9.0 | 0.58 | -9% |
| Public order | 83 | 8.3 | 1.24 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.2 | 0.76 | -7% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.0 | 1.47 | +43% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +33% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 0.92 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yeovil West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yeovil West recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yeovil West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yeovil West recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yeovil West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yeovil West recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yeovil West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yeovil West recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yeovil West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yeovil West recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yeovil West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yeovil West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yeovil West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yeovil West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yeovil West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yeovil West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yeovil West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yeovil West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yeovil West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yeovil West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yeovil West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yeovil West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yeovil West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yeovil West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yeovil West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yeovil West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yeovil West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yeovil West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yeovil West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yeovil West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeovil West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brympton | 407 | 47.4 | -51% |
| Yeovil South | 2,477 | 229.9 | +137% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,146 | 103.7 | +7% |
| Yeovil East | 1,172 | 102.5 | +6% |
| Coker | 652 | 62.5 | -36% |
| Martock | 535 | 54.2 | -44% |
| Castle Cary | 622 | 51.8 | -47% |
| Crewkerne | 666 | 81.1 | -16% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 144 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Thatcham Close | 75 |
| On or near St Patrick'S Road | 43 |
| On or near Christopher Close | 42 |
| On or near Marl Close | 34 |
| On or near St Anne'S Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Perrythorne Park | 26 |
| On or near Ferndale Gardens | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yeovil West 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 | 370 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 218 | 22.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 9.7% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 9.2% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Yeovil West has an estimated population of 10,039. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yeovil West sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yeovil West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.7% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.0% |
Is Yeovil West a safe place to live?
Yeovil West recorded 96.9 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (228).
Is crime in Yeovil West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeovil West was almost unchanged on the year before: 973 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 982 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yeovil West?
Yeovil West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.