Crime Rate in Mendip Central and East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip Central and East

The total recorded crimes in Mendip Central and East, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip Central and East crime rate of 18.87 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 Central and East, encompassing approximately 1,325 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Mendip Central and East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pookfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Vining'S Hill with total crimes: 2
  • St Marys Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mendip Central and East?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Mendip Central and East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mendip average, with 292 crimes compared to 965.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mendip Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Mendip Central and East had fewer crimes than the Mendip average, with 313 crimes compared to 704. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mendip Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mendip, Mendip Central and East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mendip Central and East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mendip Central and East has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 18.87 ranking 11th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Mendip Central and East crimes were 292. The crime rate of Mendip Central and East in 2024 was 220.36 (year) or 18.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mendip Central and East were around 313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 236.21 (year) or 19.68 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip Central and East)CrimesRank (Mendip Central and East)CrimesRank (Mendip Central and East)
Glastonbury131 11,366 21,073 1
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 Hills38 10417 10260 11

Mendip Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 202515
December 20242
November 202415
October 20249
September 20246
August 202416
July 20249
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mendip Central and East in May 2025

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

1. Pookfield Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vining'S Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. St Marys Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pound Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mackintosh View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Lawrence Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mead Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Catch Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dallimore Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Pits Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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