Crime Rate in Mendip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip

The total recorded crimes in Mendip, UK in July 2025 are around 780 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip crime rate of 6.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (325) incidents (-3.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (117) incidents (-12.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (89) incidents (-8.25% decrease)
Mendip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pylle Road with total crimes: 20
  • Market Place with total crimes: 15
  • High Street with total crimes: 13

Mendip Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Mendip Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Frome West (125 crimes), and the safest, Mendip Central and East (21 crimes), is 104 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 Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury (12 crimes), with a difference of 107 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mendip.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Frome West125
Glastonbury108
Frome East84
Frome North81
Wells78

Safest Wards:

Shepton Mallet75
Street62
Mendip West46
Mendip Hills23
Mendip Central and East21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Frome North West119
Glastonbury Town96
Frome South & East82
Wells Town68
Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton68

Safest Areas:

Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip37
Frome North East35
Evercreech & Nunney28
Glastonbury West & Street South26
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury12

Mendip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 325 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (336 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 655 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202561
May 202541
April 202547
March 202530
February 202561
January 202560
December 202448
November 202432
October 202455
September 202478
August 202474

A total of 806 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202559
May 202572
April 202569
March 202561
February 202559
January 202577
December 202481
November 202486
October 202466
September 202475
August 202468

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 198 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202519
May 20259
April 202519
March 202523
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202418
October 202423
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 306 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202513
April 202533
March 202517
February 202535
January 202533
December 202429
November 202428
October 202433
September 202430
August 202431

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202547
May 202514
April 202517
March 20259
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 384 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 590 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202547
May 202546
April 202568
March 202547
February 202543
January 202537
December 202443
November 202452
October 202454
September 202446
August 202448

A total of 1164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 2025134
May 2025120
April 2025146
March 202596
February 202568
January 202545
December 202475
November 202479
October 202487
September 202497
August 2024100

A total of 3785 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 315.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 364 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025325
June 2025336
May 2025364
April 2025314
March 2025289
February 2025305
January 2025276
December 2024353
November 2024309
October 2024316
September 2024299
August 2024299

A total of 925 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202597
May 202592
April 202582
March 202567
February 202553
January 202557
December 202467
November 202474
October 202481
September 202480
August 202486

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations Mendip in July 2025

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

1. Pylle Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft8
Drugs2
2. Market Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Robbery4
Public order2
Other theft1
3. High Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Eastville Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
6. Market Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1

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