Crime Rate in Mendip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip

The total recorded crimes in Mendip, UK in March 2025 are around 680 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip crime rate of 5.86 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (289) incidents (-5.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (67) incidents (26.42% increase)
Mendip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambrook Street with total crimes: 10
  • Magdalene Close with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 7

Mendip Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Mendip Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Glastonbury (109 crimes), and the safest, Mendip Central and East (22 crimes), is 87 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mendip.

Similarly, the area of Glastonbury Town (92 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip (22 crimes), with a difference of 70 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mendip.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Glastonbury109
Frome East95
Frome West91
Wells72
Street60

Safest Wards:

Mendip South48
Frome North47
Mendip West40
Mendip Hills40
Mendip Central and East22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Glastonbury Town92
Frome North West85
Frome South & East78
Wells Town67
Shepton Mallet53

Safest Areas:

Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury32
Evercreech & Nunney29
Frome North East27
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey26
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip22

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 (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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (756 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (238 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 895 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202553
January 202557
December 202467
November 202474
October 202481
September 202480
August 202486
July 202492
June 2024238

A total of 175 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202418
October 202423
September 202414
August 202419
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 3529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 352.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 756 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025289
February 2025305
January 2025276
December 2024353
November 2024309
October 2024316
September 2024299
August 2024299
July 2024327
June 2024756

A total of 760 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202561
January 202560
December 202448
November 202432
October 202455
September 202478
August 202474
July 202496
June 2024226

A total of 537 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202543
January 202537
December 202443
November 202452
October 202454
September 202446
August 202448
July 202443
June 2024124

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 963 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 96.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202568
January 202545
December 202475
November 202479
October 202487
September 202497
August 2024100
July 202498
June 2024218

A total of 375 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202516
January 202533
December 202431
November 202438
October 202439
September 202431
August 202446
July 202432
June 202480

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202440

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 837 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202559
January 202577
December 202481
November 202486
October 202466
September 202475
August 202468
July 202474
June 2024190

A total of 323 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202535
January 202533
December 202429
November 202428
October 202433
September 202430
August 202431
July 202425
June 202462

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Mendip in March 2025

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

1. Lambrook Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. High Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Fullwell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
6. Barn Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1

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