11 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Mendip
Compare crime rates across all 11 wards in Mendip. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Glastonbury | 137.3 | 74 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Frome West | 115.2 | 134 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Wells | 81.6 | 91 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Shepton Mallet | 77.8 | 91 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Frome East | 76.6 | 88 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Frome North | 62.8 | 68 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Street | 60.7 | 94 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Mendip South | 51.9 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Mendip West | 43.0 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Mendip Hills | 37.3 | 60 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Mendip Central and East | 28.1 | 29 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Mendip has the highest crime rate?
Glastonbury has the highest crime rate in Mendip, with 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Mendip?
Mendip Central and East has the lowest crime rate among Mendip's wards, with 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Mendip have?
Mendip has 11 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.