Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Ilminster and Windwhistle Safe?

Crime statistics for Ilminster and Windwhistle. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 432 crimes
40 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

432 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓1.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 432 total crimes recorded in Ilminster and Windwhistle

Violent Crime
207 47.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
60 13.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
44 10.2%
Other Theft
30 6.9%
Public Order
30 6.9%
Burglary
22 5.1%
Vehicle Crime
11 2.5%
Shoplifting
9 2.1%
Other Crime
8 1.9%
Drugs
5 1.2%
Robbery
4 0.9%
Theft from Person
1 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.2%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ilminster and Windwhistle — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilminster and Windwhistle safe?

Ilminster and Windwhistle has a CrimeRadar safety score of 40/100, rated Below Average. A total of 432 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 1.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ilminster and Windwhistle are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Ilminster and Windwhistle in the last 12 months?

432 crimes were recorded in Ilminster and Windwhistle in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (439 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 207 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ilminster and Windwhistle?

The most common crime in Ilminster and Windwhistle is Violent Crime, with 207 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 47.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Ilminster and Windwhistle increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ilminster and Windwhistle is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.6% — from 439 crimes in the previous 12 months to 432 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Ilminster and Windwhistle?

Ilminster and Windwhistle has a safety score of 40 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Ilminster and Windwhistle compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Ilminster and Windwhistle has a safety score of 40/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Ilminster and Windwhistle is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ilminster and Windwhistle?

0% of crimes recorded in Ilminster and Windwhistle resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Ilminster and Windwhistle?

207 violent crimes were recorded in Ilminster and Windwhistle in the last 12 months — representing 47.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 60 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Ilminster and Windwhistle last updated?

The crime data for Ilminster and Windwhistle was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Ilminster and Windwhistle with other areas?

You can compare Ilminster and Windwhistle with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.