Crime Rate in Mendip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip

The total recorded crimes in Mendip, UK in January 2026 are around 832 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip crime rate of 7.17 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (345) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (92) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (-16.16% decrease)
Mendip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Magdalene Close with total crimes: 12
  • High Street with total crimes: 10

Mendip Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Mendip Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Frome West (116 crimes), and the safest, Mendip Central and East (23 crimes), is 93 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mendip.

Similarly, the area of Frome North West (122 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Evercreech & Nunney (24 crimes), with a difference of 98 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mendip.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Frome West116
Glastonbury112
Wells98
Frome East95
Shepton Mallet83

Safest Wards:

Mendip West70
Frome North65
Mendip Hills48
Mendip South44
Mendip Central and East23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Frome North West122
Glastonbury Town95
Wells Town82
Shepton Mallet78
Frome South & East72

Safest Areas:

Glastonbury West & Street South41
Rode, Mells & Woodlands35
Pilton, Butleigh & Alhampton33
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip29
Evercreech & Nunney24

Mendip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (345 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 353 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (383 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (318 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (110 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (315 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (101 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (378 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (125 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202512
November 202511
October 20255
September 202511
August 202515
July 202524
June 202547
May 202514
April 202517
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 713 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202569
November 202572
October 202556
September 202554
August 202598
July 202559
June 202547
May 202546
April 202568
March 202547
February 202543

A total of 344 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202539
November 202537
October 202526
September 202534
August 202519
July 202529
June 202532
May 202532
April 202528
March 202529
February 202516

A total of 1301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202683
December 202599
November 2025102
October 2025110
September 2025101
August 2025125
July 2025117
June 2025134
May 2025120
April 2025146
March 202596
February 202568

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202510
November 202516
October 202529
September 202512
August 202510
July 202514
June 202510
May 202513
April 202533
March 202517
February 202535

A total of 986 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202674
December 202564
November 202595
October 202579
September 202593
August 2025101
July 202589
June 202597
May 202592
April 202582
March 202567
February 202553

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 335.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 383 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026345
December 2025353
November 2025383
October 2025318
September 2025315
August 2025378
July 2025325
June 2025336
May 2025364
April 2025314
March 2025289
February 2025305

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253

A total of 823 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202692
December 202580
November 202599
October 202572
September 202568
August 202559
July 202533
June 202559
May 202572
April 202569
March 202561
February 202559

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202510
November 202511
October 20257
September 20259
August 20259
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 637 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202667
December 202549
November 202555
October 202564
September 202550
August 202544
July 202568
June 202561
May 202541
April 202547
March 202530
February 202561

A total of 184 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202515
November 202517
October 202515
September 202520
August 202512
July 20257
June 202519
May 20259
April 202519
March 202523
February 202511

High Crime Locations Mendip in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery1
Burglary1
2. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
3. High Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
Public order1
4. Market Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Churchill Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Drugs1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8

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