Glastonbury vs Yeovil — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Glastonbury

BA6 · Somerset

90

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Shoplifting14

Yeovil

BA21 · Somerset

383

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences153
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Shoplifting52

Glastonbury has less crime — 90 vs 383 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Yeovil recorded substantially more crime than Glastonbury in April 2026 — 383 incidents compared to 90, a 4.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Yeovil records significantly more (153 vs 29 incidents). Glastonbury is below the national average while Yeovil is above, making Glastonbury the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glastonbury or Yeovil safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Glastonbury recorded fewer crimes than Yeovil — 90 vs 383 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Glastonbury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Glastonbury and Yeovil?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Glastonbury recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 153 in Yeovil. Overall, Glastonbury had fewer total crimes (90 vs 383).

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