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 February 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip Central and East crime rate of 14.34 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Mendip Central and East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • The Rocks with total crimes: 2
  • Turnpike Lane with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Mendip Central and East has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 14.34 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip)CrimesRank (Mendip)CrimesRank (Mendip)
Glastonbury82 31,366 21,073 1
Frome West97 11,504 11,037 2
Frome East83 21,136 3592 8
Wells64 61,112 5946 3
Street66 5909 8799 4
Frome North76 41,129 4763 5
Shepton Mallet54 8990 6740 6
Mendip South46 9968 7689 7
Mendip West59 7790 9533 9
Mendip Hills24 10417 10260 11

Mendip Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202515
December 20242
November 202415
October 20249
September 20246
August 202416
July 20249
June 202426
May 202411
April 202414
March 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Rocks (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Turnpike Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Pookfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glebelands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Pits Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Slait Hill (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Luxton'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Pound Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Bellfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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