Crime Rate in Mendip West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mendip West

The total recorded crimes in Mendip West, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mendip West crime rate of 160.41 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 West, encompassing approximately 405 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Mendip West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bay Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Reeves Close with total crimes: 6
  • Corrick Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mendip West?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Mendip West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mendip average, with 790 crimes compared to 965.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mendip West recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Mendip West had fewer crimes than the Mendip average, with 533 crimes compared to 704. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mendip West recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mendip West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mendip West has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 160.41 ranking 8th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Mendip West crimes were 790. The crime rate of Mendip West in 2024 was 1949.65 (year) or 162.47 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mendip West were around 533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1315.40 (year) or 109.62 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip West)CrimesRank (Mendip West)CrimesRank (Mendip West)
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 Central and East25 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills38 10417 10260 11

Mendip West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 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 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 202413
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202527
March 202526
February 202532
January 202537
December 202435
November 202415
October 202422
September 202426
August 202420
July 202415
June 202460
May 202422

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 202411
August 202411
July 20246
June 202436
May 20242

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
January 20259
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 202432
May 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mendip West in May 2025

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

1. Bay Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Reeves Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Corrick Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Baggs Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Strawberry Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Barnetts Well (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Westfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Chapmans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Deckle Edge Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wells Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.