Crime Rate in Mendip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip

The total recorded crimes in Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 819 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip crime rate of 7.05 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 116,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (364) incidents (15.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (120) incidents (-17.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (92) incidents (12.20% increase)
Mendip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambrook Street with total crimes: 17
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13
  • Bay Lane with total crimes: 12

Mendip Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Mendip Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Glastonbury (131 crimes), and the safest, Mendip Central and East (25 crimes), is 106 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mendip.

Similarly, the area of Frome North West (119 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Frome North East (21 crimes), with a difference of 98 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mendip.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Glastonbury131
Frome West122
Shepton Mallet84
Wells82
Street80

Safest Wards:

Frome North73
Mendip West65
Mendip South43
Mendip Hills38
Mendip Central and East25

Most Dangerous Areas:

Frome North West119
Glastonbury Town111
Wells Town74
Street Village72
Shepton Mallet68

Safest Areas:

Glastonbury West & Street South37
Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton34
Evercreech & Nunney26
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury25
Frome North East21

Mendip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (364 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (120 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (314 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (146 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (289 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (96 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 305 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (276 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 353 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (309 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (316 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (87 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (299 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (97 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (299 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (100 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 327 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 355 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202528
March 202529
February 202516
January 202533
December 202431
November 202438
October 202439
September 202431
August 202446
July 202432

A total of 1011 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025120
April 2025146
March 202596
February 202568
January 202545
December 202475
November 202479
October 202487
September 202497
August 2024100
July 202498

A total of 181 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 202523
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202418
October 202423
September 202414
August 202419
July 20249

A total of 3451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 313.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 364 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025364
April 2025314
March 2025289
February 2025305
January 2025276
December 2024353
November 2024309
October 2024316
September 2024299
August 2024299
July 2024327

A total of 788 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202569
March 202561
February 202559
January 202577
December 202481
November 202486
October 202466
September 202475
August 202468
July 202474

A total of 307 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202533
March 202517
February 202535
January 202533
December 202429
November 202428
October 202433
September 202430
August 202431
July 202425

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410

A total of 831 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202582
March 202567
February 202553
January 202557
December 202467
November 202474
October 202481
September 202480
August 202486
July 202492

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 20259
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 622 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202547
March 202530
February 202561
January 202560
December 202448
November 202432
October 202455
September 202478
August 202474
July 202496

A total of 527 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202568
March 202547
February 202543
January 202537
December 202443
November 202452
October 202454
September 202446
August 202448
July 202443

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244

High Crime Locations Mendip in May 2025

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

1. Lambrook Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs2
Other theft1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total13
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
3. Bay Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
4. High Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
5. High Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11

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