Crime in Yeovil: statistics, rates and trends
6,175 crimes were recorded in Yeovil in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
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6,175 crimes were recorded in Yeovil in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,354 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Yeovil has the 187th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yeovil | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,175 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.0 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 51,903 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yeovil was highest in the year to July 2026 (6,175 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (5,423). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 6,175 | 119.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,782 | 111.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,941 | 114.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,679 | 109.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,076 | 117.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,504 | 106.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,483 | 105.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,423 | 104.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,697 | 109.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 562 |
| June 2026 | 497 |
| May 2026 | 447 |
| April 2026 | 491 |
| March 2026 | 518 |
| February 2026 | 525 |
| January 2026 | 543 |
| December 2025 | 555 |
| November 2025 | 499 |
| October 2025 | 511 |
| September 2025 | 545 |
| August 2025 | 482 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yeovil 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+64%) and robbery (+45%). The largest falls were in public order (-16%) and other crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,354 | 45.4 | 1.32 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 962 | 18.5 | 1.21 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 950 | 18.3 | 2.21 | +43% |
| Public order | 586 | 11.3 | 1.70 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 367 | 7.1 | 1.04 | -1% |
| Other theft | 322 | 6.2 | 0.97 | -1% |
| Burglary | 148 | 2.9 | 0.81 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +29% |
| Other crime | 108 | 2.1 | 0.99 | -14% |
| Robbery | 93 | 1.8 | 1.33 | +45% |
| Drugs | 83 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +1% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +64% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 0.4 | 0.49 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yeovil
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yeovil recorded 2,354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yeovil
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yeovil recorded 962 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yeovil
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yeovil recorded 950 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yeovil
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yeovil recorded 586 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yeovil
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yeovil recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yeovil
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yeovil recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yeovil
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yeovil recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yeovil
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yeovil recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yeovil
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yeovil recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yeovil
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yeovil recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yeovil
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yeovil recorded 83 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 1% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yeovil
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yeovil recorded 46 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 64% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yeovil
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yeovil recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yeovil
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yeovil recorded 11 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 22% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Yeovil, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yeovil.
5 areas within Yeovil, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Yeovil South had the highest rate (229.9 per 1,000) and Brympton the lowest (47.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil South | Neighbourhood | 10,776 | 2,477 | 229.9 |
| Yeovil Central | Neighbourhood | 11,056 | 1,146 | 103.7 |
| Yeovil East | Neighbourhood | 11,438 | 1,172 | 102.5 |
| Yeovil West | Neighbourhood | 10,039 | 973 | 96.9 |
| Brympton | Neighbourhood | 8,594 | 407 | 47.4 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 521 |
| On or near Parking Area | 359 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 288 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 217 |
| On or near Bond Street | 165 |
| On or near Clarence Terrace | 149 |
| On or near Hospital | 101 |
| On or near Summerlands | 101 |
| On or near Wyndham Street | 84 |
| On or near Gainsborough Way | 80 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yeovil 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 | 2,253 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,278 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 962 | 15.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 468 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 439 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 360 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 155 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 98 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 48 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.3% |
Yeovil has an estimated population of 51,903. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yeovil sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yeovil |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 3.1% |
Is Yeovil a safe place to live?
Yeovil recorded 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (962).
Is crime in Yeovil going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeovil was up 7% on the year before: 6,175 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yeovil?
Yeovil 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.