Total Crime Rate
51.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goldcroft area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Yeovil Central , and the 888th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Goldcroft (BA21 4DB) in the last 12 months was 51.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Yeovil Central average (108.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (β 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goldcroft (BA21 4DB), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Yeovil Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crofton Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colmer Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Crofton Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crofton Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | St George'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St George'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melrose Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melrose Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Portreeve Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crofton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crofton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crofton Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crofton Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crofton Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goldcroft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Higher Kingston | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Longcroft Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | College Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Longcroft Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Higher Kingston | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Avenue | Under investigation |
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