Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill View area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Castle Cary , and the 462nd lowest 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 Hill View (BA21 5TQ) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.0% lower than the Castle Cary average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -88.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -91.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill View (BA21 5TQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hales Meadow, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Castle Cary| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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