Crime Rate in Mendip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip

The total recorded crimes in Mendip, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip crime rate of 34.80 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Mendip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath Road with total crimes: 3
  • Coley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Richmont Place with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • 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 areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • 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 July 2025 the Mendip has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 34.80 ranking 31th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip)CrimesRank (Mendip)CrimesRank (Mendip)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown54 91,129 4683 4
Westfield63 4702 8481 10
Keynsham South58 5846 6618 5
Combe Down56 6901 5608 6
Radstock55 7638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe36 18742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield45 13643 10518 8
Chew Valley55 8416 18408 12
Keynsham North30 19608 12503 9
Southdown46 12651 9374 15
Keynsham East52 10554 13404 14
Lambridge48 11292 22333 19
Newbridge45 14551 14405 13
Odd Down27 23536 15354 16
Westmoreland40 15517 16311 21
Paulton38 16298 21335 18
Weston26 24421 17343 17
Peasedown37 17371 19313 20
Moorlands29 20358 20282 22
Saltford29 21254 25184 26
Bathavon North28 22275 23236 23
Oldfield Park15 27200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch14 28261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough7 33138 30192 25
Midsomer Norton North19 25165 29156 29
Bathavon South14 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 26238 27175 28
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32

Mendip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
September 20242

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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

High Crime Locations Mendip in July 2025

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

1. Bath Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Richmont Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Char Dyke Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Elm View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dilly Meadows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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