Crime Rate in Mendip Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip Hills

The total recorded crimes in Mendip Hills, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip Hills crime rate of 55.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Mendip Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Farley Dell with total crimes: 4
  • Old Frome Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Mendip.

    • 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 areas in the Mendip.

  • 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 May 2025 the Mendip Hills has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 55.24 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip Hills)CrimesRank (Mendip Hills)CrimesRank (Mendip Hills)
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 Central and East25 11292 11313 10

Mendip Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202525
March 202518
February 202510
January 202510
December 202415
November 20245
October 202414
September 202421
August 202413
July 202420
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
May 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Farley Dell (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Old Frome Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Veal Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
5. Bishops Park Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Rookery (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Coal Barton (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rush Ash Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Dye Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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