Crime Rate in Mendip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip

The total recorded crimes in Mendip, Mendip in January 2025 are around 659 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip crime rate of 5.68 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: (276) incidents (-21.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (77) incidents (-4.94% decrease)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
Mendip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magdalene Close with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Mead Lane with total crimes: 9

Mendip Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Mendip Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Glastonbury (114 crimes), and the safest, Mendip Hills (24 crimes), is 90 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mendip.

Similarly, the area of Glastonbury Town (85 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip (16 crimes), with a difference of 69 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mendip.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Glastonbury114
Mendip West73
Shepton Mallet70
Frome West67
Wells66

Safest Wards:

Frome North64
Mendip South51
Street38
Mendip Central and East27
Mendip Hills24

Most Dangerous Areas:

Glastonbury Town85
Wells Town63
Shepton Mallet62
Frome North West61
Draycott, Westbury & Wookey58

Safest Areas:

Street Village36
Evercreech & Nunney30
Stratton, Holcombe & Highbury24
Frome North East23
Oakhill, Horrington & Chewton Mendip16

Mendip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 775 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 96.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 238 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 330 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

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

A total of 2935 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 366.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 756 reported cases.

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

A total of 669 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 226 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 271 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

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

A total of 799 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 99.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 218 reported cases.

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

A total of 717 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 89.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 190 reported cases.

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

A total of 447 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 124 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Mendip in January 2025

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

1. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
Drugs1
Burglary1
3. Mead Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
4. Beckery New Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
5. Wells Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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