Crime Rate in Mendip South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip South

The total recorded crimes in Mendip South, Mendip, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip South crime rate of 86.64 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 South, encompassing approximately 888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-25.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-79.17% decrease)
Mendip South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pylle Road with total crimes: 21
  • Lower Westholme Road with total crimes: 9
  • Huxham Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mendip South?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Mendip South reported a higher crime volume than the Mendip average, with 968 crimes compared to 965. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Mendip South recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Mendip South had fewer crimes than the Mendip average, with 689 crimes compared to 704. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mendip South recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mendip, Mendip South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Mendip South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mendip South has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 86.64 ranking 6th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Mendip South crimes were 968. The crime rate of Mendip South in 2024 was 1089.23 (year) or 90.77 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mendip South were around 689 crimes with yearly crime rate of 775.29 (year) or 64.61 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip South)CrimesRank (Mendip South)CrimesRank (Mendip South)
Glastonbury108 21,366 21,073 1
Frome West125 11,504 11,037 2
Wells78 51,112 5946 3
Frome East84 31,136 3592 8
Street62 8909 8799 4
Frome North81 41,129 4763 5
Shepton Mallet75 7990 6740 6
Mendip West46 9790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East21 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills23 10417 10260 11

Mendip South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202547
May 202524
April 202522
March 202523
February 202524
January 202519
December 202447
November 202418
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202524
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 202513
January 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20242
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202519
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202511
May 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Mendip South in July 2025

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

1. Pylle Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft8
Drugs2
Public order1
2. Lower Westholme Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft7
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Huxham Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Cox'S Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Old School Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Cockmill Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Pylle Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Butleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rodmore Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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