Crime in Yeovil West: statistics, rates and trends
954 crimes were recorded in Yeovil West in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Yeovil West
- Questions about crime in Yeovil West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (362), shoplifting (241) and anti-social behaviour (82) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,366th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Yeovil West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 954 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.0 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,039 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yeovil West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,096 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (804). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 954 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,006 | 100.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 943 | 93.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 868 | 86.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,096 | 109.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 809 | 80.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 806 | 80.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 804 | 80.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 844 | 84.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yeovil West recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (68% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (47% below) and other theft (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 166 to 241, while anti-social behaviour fell from 108 to 82 and public order fell from 102 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 36.1 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 241 | 24.0 | 8.5 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 8.2 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Public order | 81 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yeovil West; the highest is Yeovil South (234.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Brympton (48.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeovil West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brympton | 413 | 48.1 | -49% |
| Yeovil South | 2,525 | 234.3 | +147% |
| Yeovil Central | 1,150 | 104.0 | +9% |
| Yeovil East | 1,169 | 102.2 | +8% |
| Coker | 648 | 62.1 | -35% |
| Martock | 545 | 55.2 | -42% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | -46% |
| Crewkerne | 661 | 80.4 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Yeovil West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (172).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 172 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Thatcham Close | 59 |
| On or near St Patrick'S Road | 40 |
| On or near Christopher Close | 39 |
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 31 |
| On or near St Anne'S Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Perrythorne Park | 27 |
| On or near Marl Close | 26 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
Of the 872 crimes in Yeovil West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 377 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Yeovil West has an estimated population of 10,039 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yeovil West average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Yeovil West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Yeovil West a safe place to live?
Yeovil West recorded 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,366th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Yeovil West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (241).
Is crime in Yeovil West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeovil West was down 5% on the year before: 954 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,006 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yeovil West?
About 10,039 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yeovil West?
Yeovil West 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.