Crime Rate in Mendip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip

The total recorded crimes in Mendip, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip crime rate of 46.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Mendip, encompassing approximately 258 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mendip Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Goldney Close with total crimes: 2
  • Elm View with total crimes: 2
  • Brandown Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mendip?

To understand the safety of Mendip, we need to analyze Mendip crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bath and North East Somerset:

    • In 2024, Mendip demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 99 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mendip recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mendip had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 79 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mendip recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Mendip has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Mendip Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mendip has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 46.40 ranking 28th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Mendip crimes were 99. The crime rate of Mendip in 2024 was 382.83 (year) or 31.90 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mendip were around 79 crimes with yearly crime rate of 305.49 (year) or 25.46 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)
Kingsmead212 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick111 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton98 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown64 51,129 4683 4
Keynsham North70 4608 12503 9
Keynsham South55 8846 6618 5
Combe Down41 12901 5608 6
Odd Down63 6536 15354 16
Radstock54 9638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe56 7742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield41 11643 10518 8
Westfield36 14702 8481 10
Southdown34 15651 9374 15
Westmoreland42 10517 16311 21
Chew Valley28 19416 18408 12
Newbridge30 18551 14405 13
Keynsham East38 13554 13404 14
Peasedown32 16371 19313 20
Weston32 17421 17343 17
Paulton22 22298 21335 18
Lambridge17 25292 22333 19
Moorlands24 21358 20282 22
Oldfield Park26 20200 28199 24
Bathavon North18 24275 23236 23
Saltford19 23254 25184 26
Publow & Whitchurch16 26261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough10 31138 30192 25
Bathavon South11 29248 26125 31
Walcot13 27238 27175 28
Midsomer Norton North11 30165 29156 29
High Littleton5 32133 31138 30
Timsbury4 33121 32121 32

Mendip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mendip in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mendip postcode area is presented below.

1. Goldney Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Elm View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Brandown Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Ridgeway Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Tiledown Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gillets Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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