Is Yeovil safe?

Yeovil recorded 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 25% above the England average (99.5) and 54% above the South West average (80.6).

Its safety score is 54/100 (fair), where 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)
6,213
Rate per 1,000
124.5
1-year trend
+6.0%
3-year trend
+44.2%
5-year trend
+55.8%
Most common
Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
30
Per 1,000 residents
0.6

How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics

Data last updated: 19 October 2026

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