Crime Rate in Mendip Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip Hills

The total recorded crimes in Mendip Hills, Mendip, UK in February 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip Hills crime rate of 34.89 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 Hills, encompassing approximately 687 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mendip Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Mendip Hills?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Mendip Hills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mendip average, with 417 crimes compared to 965.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mendip Hills recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mendip Hills had fewer crimes than the Mendip average, with 260 crimes compared to 704. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mendip Hills recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mendip Hills Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Mendip Hills has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 34.89 ranking 10th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Mendip Hills crimes were 417. The crime rate of Mendip Hills in 2024 was 606.19 (year) or 50.52 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mendip Hills were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 377.96 (year) or 31.50 (month) ranking 11 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 Central and East19 11292 11313 10

Mendip Hills 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
March 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202510
December 202415
November 20245
October 202414
September 202421
August 202413
July 202420
June 202420
May 202418
April 202418
March 202417

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
April 20242
March 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

High Crime Locations Mendip Hills in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Farley Dell (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Rush Ash Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Silver Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Edford Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Boundary Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Frome Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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