What is the crime rate in Mendip?

As of February 2026, Mendip has a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 residents, based on 770 recorded offences.

How does Mendip rank nationally for crime?

Mendip ranks #186 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Mendip?

The most common crime type in Mendip is Violence and sexual offences with 301 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Mendip?

As of February 2026, Mendip has a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 residents, based on 770 recorded offences.

How does Mendip rank nationally for crime?

Mendip ranks #186 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Mendip?

The most common crime type in Mendip is Violence and sexual offences with 301 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 39.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Mendip Crime Intelligence Report

Mendip recorded 770 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 residents. This places Mendip at #186 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 7.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 14.9% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

770

trending_down -7.5% vs last month

Crime Rate

6.63per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#186of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

116,089

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 26	26
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 14 Public order: 9	14
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 14 Public order: 3	14
On or near Market Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6 Public order: 5	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Anti-social behaviour: 10	10
On or near High Street Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Scott Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6 Possession of weapons: 2	6
On or near Magdalene Close Map	Shoplifting: 7	7
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 6	6

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

770 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

301

39.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

118

15.3%

Public Order

11.7%

Shoplifting

8.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.0%

Other Theft

5.6%

Burglary

4.8%

Vehicle Crime

3.0%

Other Crime

1.7%

Robbery

1.4%

Drug Offences

1.3%

Weapons Possession

0.8%

Bicycle Theft

0.4%

Theft from Person

0.3%

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Ward Safety Rankings

11 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Glastonbury	137	14.0
2	Frome West	120	4.6
3	Frome North	96	7.3
4	Frome East	87	3.2
5	Street	71	4.2

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Mendip Central and East	20	15.1
shield	Mendip Hills	27	39.2
shield	Mendip South	36	40.5
shield	Mendip West	50	123.4
shield	Shepton Mallet	58	4.3

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -7.5%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +14.9%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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