Crime Rate in Shepton Mallet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepton Mallet

The total recorded crimes in Shepton Mallet, Mendip, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepton Mallet crime rate of 5.58 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 Shepton Mallet, encompassing approximately 13,429 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Shepton Mallet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Draycott Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Blandford Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shepton Mallet?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Shepton Mallet reported a higher crime volume than the Mendip average, with 990 crimes compared to 965. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Shepton Mallet experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mendip average, with 740 crimes compared to 704. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shepton Mallet Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shepton Mallet has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 7th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Shepton Mallet crimes were 990. The crime rate of Shepton Mallet in 2024 was 73.72 (year) or 6.14 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shepton Mallet were around 740 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.10 (year) or 4.59 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepton Mallet)CrimesRank (Shepton Mallet)CrimesRank (Shepton Mallet)
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
Mendip South77 6968 7689 7
Mendip West46 9790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East21 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills23 10417 10260 11

Shepton Mallet 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202539
May 202555
April 202533
March 202531
February 202530
January 202537
December 202440
November 202447
October 202436
September 202437
August 202433

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20253
April 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shepton Mallet in July 2025

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

1. Draycott Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
3. Blandford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Bath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Somerville Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Batch (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Silk Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Kyte Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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