February 2026 Source: Police.uk
BA5 Crime Intelligence Report
BA5 recorded 99 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 22.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 5.3% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
99trending_down -22.7% vs last month
Crime Rate
5.23per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
988
Within BA5 district
Mendip
18,938
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Map | total: 8 Shoplifting: 8 | 8 |
| Wheeler Grove Map | total: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 6 |
| Hillier'S Lane Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| Theatre/Concert Hall Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| Nightclub Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| Wilson Close Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| Bus/Coach Station Map | total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| Catcott Road Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Lodge Hill Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
35
35.4%
Anti-social Behaviour
15
15.2%
Public Order
13
13.1%
Shoplifting
11
11.1%
Other Theft
7
7.1%
Burglary
5
5.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
4
4.0%
Vehicle Crime
2
2.0%
Drug Offences
2
2.0%
Robbery
2
2.0%
Other Crime
1
1.0%
Theft from Person
1
1.0%
Weapons Possession
1
1.0%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -22.7%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +5.3%
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