Overview of South Somerset crime rate
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South Somerset positions itself in the medium range of the crime spectrum, ranking 15th among 25 neighboring boroughs and local administrative districts in terms of crime rate. The year 2023 saw the area report 11,917 crime incidents, against a population of 172,671, equating to a crime rate of 69.02 incidents per 1,000 residents. This rate marks a slight decrease of 0.86% compared to the previous year, indicating a stable crime environment.
The most prevalent crimes in South Somerset include violence and sexual offences, which represent 40.2% of incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 14.3%, and public order offences at 10.8%. On the lower end of the scale, possession of weapons, bicycle theft, and theft from the person are the least common, showcasing the variety of crime types within the district.
Within its 17 wards, South Somerset shows varied crime rates. The highest rates are observed in Yeovil South, Yeovil East, and Yeovil Central, with Yeovil South topping the list at 201.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. Contrastingly, the wards of Somerton, South Petherton & Islemoor, and Blackmoor Vale are marked as the safest, further illustrating the district’s diverse crime landscape.
Postcode district analysis within South Somerset reveals a similar pattern, with BA20, BA21, and BA9 having the highest crime rates. Meanwhile, TA16, TA17, and EX13 are among the safest, emphasizing the varied security status across different areas of South Somerset.
In South Somerset, there has been a rise in certain types of crime over the years. Anti-social behaviour increased by 2.96% in 2020, and Shoplifting saw a rise of 2.11% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 2.05% in 2020, 3.37% in 2021, and 1.92% in 2022. On the other hand, there has been a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 2.19% in 2021, 2.02% in 2022, and 2.41% in 2023.
South Somerset crime incidents by crime type
A total of 11917 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
- Violence and sexual offences – 4795 (40.2)%
- Anti-social behaviour – 1709 (14.3)%
- Public order – 1282 (10.8)%
- Criminal damage and arson – 1154 (9.7)%
- Shoplifting – 915 (7.7)%
- Other theft – 733 (6.2)%
- Burglary – 394 (3.3)%
- Vehicle crime – 393 (3.3)%
- Other crime – 200 (1.7)%
- Drugs – 119 (1.0)%
- Robbery – 83 (0.7)%
- Possession of weapons – 75 (0.6)%
- Bicycle theft – 34 (0.3)%
- Theft from the person – 31 (0.3)%
How does South Somerset compare against nearby areas ?
South Somerset ranks 15th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.
List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):
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Crime rates in South Somerset wards
There are 17 wards within South Somerset. Yeovil South, Yeovil East, Yeovil Central has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.
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List of all 17 wards from high crime rate to low.
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Crime rates in postcode districts under South Somerset
There are 26 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with South Somerset. Highest crime rates in BA20, BA21, BA9 .
- BA20 – 192.9
- BA21 – 92.8
- BA9 – 69.5
- TA20 – 69.4
- BA12 – 66.3
- BA4 – 64.8
- TA15 – 60.6
- TA13 – 56.5
- BA10 – 54.7
- BA7 – 52.4
- TA18 – 50.4
- TA10 – 49.2
- TA12 – 47.8
- TA14 – 47.0
- TA7 – 45.3
- TA11 – 43.7
- TA19 – 42.4
- BA22 – 41.6
- DT9 – 39.0
- BA8 – 38.8
- TA3 – 37.3
- DT10 – 36.2
- DT8 – 32.6
- TA16 – 27.4
- TA17 – 24.6
- EX13 – 0.7
Postcode districts in South Somerset
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