Crime Rate in Glastonbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glastonbury

The total recorded crimes in Glastonbury, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glastonbury crime rate of 13.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Glastonbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambrook Street with total crimes: 17
  • Magdalene Close with total crimes: 13
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13

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 May 2025 the Glastonbury has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 13.43 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glastonbury)CrimesRank (Glastonbury)CrimesRank (Glastonbury)
Frome West122 21,504 11,037 2
Wells82 41,112 5946 3
Frome East76 61,136 3592 8
Shepton Mallet84 3990 6740 6
Street80 5909 8799 4
Frome North73 71,129 4763 5
Mendip South43 9968 7689 7
Mendip West65 8790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East25 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills38 10417 10260 11

Glastonbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 202413
November 202410
October 202412
September 202423
August 202413
July 202418
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 202527
December 202418
November 202418
October 202413
September 202413
August 202417
July 202416
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202544
March 202539
February 202532
January 202543
December 202427
November 202440
October 202426
September 202430
August 202437
July 202435
June 202492
May 202455

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202532
March 202519
February 202511
January 20258
December 202420
November 202411
October 202415
September 202417
August 202419
July 202414
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Lambrook Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Magdalene Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total13
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
4. High Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Beckery New Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. George Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
9. King Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Selwood Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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