Total Crime Rate
44.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fore Street area has the 17th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Castle Cary , and the 856th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fore Street (BA22 7QW) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 13.5% lower than the Castle Cary average (51.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fore Street (BA22 7QW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Howell Hill, where police recorded 1 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Frog Lane (1 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 | Frog Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Demelza Court | — |
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