Crime Rate in Mendip South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip South

The total recorded crimes in Mendip South, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip South crime rate of 48.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Mendip South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Mendip South has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 48.39 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip South)CrimesRank (Mendip South)CrimesRank (Mendip South)
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 West65 8790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East25 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills38 10417 10260 11

Mendip South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202522
March 202523
February 202524
January 202519
December 202447
November 202418
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417
July 202451
June 2024138
May 202417

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 202513
January 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20242
September 202414
August 202410
July 202424
June 202454
May 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
July 20248

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 202434

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 202444
May 20242

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 202418
May 20241

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

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Mendip South in May 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Stone Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Fair Place (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3
6. Portway Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Martin Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rodmore Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hedge Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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