Crime Rate in Glastonbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glastonbury

The total recorded crimes in Glastonbury, Mendip, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glastonbury crime rate of 11.07 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 Glastonbury, encompassing approximately 9,756 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-19.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-43.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Glastonbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Market Place with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Glastonbury?

To understand the safety of Glastonbury, we need to analyze Glastonbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Glastonbury reported a higher crime volume than the Mendip average, with 1,366 crimes compared to 965. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Glastonbury witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Glastonbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mendip average, with 1,073 crimes compared to 704. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Glastonbury witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mendip, Glastonbury has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Glastonbury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Glastonbury has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 11.07 ranking 2th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Glastonbury crimes were 1,366. The crime rate of Glastonbury in 2024 was 140.00 (year) or 11.67 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glastonbury were around 1,073 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.97 (year) or 9.16 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glastonbury)CrimesRank (Glastonbury)CrimesRank (Glastonbury)
Frome West125 11,504 11,037 2
Wells78 51,112 5946 3
Frome East84 31,136 3592 8
Street62 8909 8799 4
Frome North81 41,129 4763 5
Shepton Mallet75 7990 6740 6
Mendip South77 6968 7689 7
Mendip West46 9790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East21 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills23 10417 10260 11

Glastonbury 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 202518
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 202527
December 202418
November 202418
October 202413
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202539
May 202526
April 202532
March 202519
February 202511
January 20258
December 202420
November 202411
October 202415
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202547
May 202543
April 202544
March 202539
February 202532
January 202543
December 202427
November 202440
October 202426
September 202430
August 202437

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202520
May 202527
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 202413
November 202410
October 202412
September 202423
August 202413

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Glastonbury in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Wellhouse Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Magdalene Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Lambrook Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wollens Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. St Edmunds'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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