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Crime in Ilminster

Ilminster had 80 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 59th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 42% on the three months before.

TA19, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ilminster

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52.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
59 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-42%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

57 Mar 52 Apr 29 May 21 Jun 32 Jul 27 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ilminster. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4354%
anti-social behaviour1316%
public order56%
theft56%
burglary34%
shoplifting34%
vehicle crime34%
drugs23%

Ilminster against Somerset

TypeIlminster per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence2825.2▼ 17%
Burglary22–
Vehicle crime22–
Anti-social behaviour8.58.9▼ 55%
Theft and robbery3.34.6▼ 58%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ilminster52.1▼ 42%
Broadway18.3–
Ilton13.5–
Shepton Beauchamp5.1▼ 80%
See every Somerset area ranked on the crime in Somerset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ilminster a safe area?

Ilminster had about 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 59 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ilminster?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (5).