Crime Rate in Shepton Mallet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shepton Mallet

The total recorded crimes in Shepton Mallet, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shepton Mallet crime rate of 6.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Shepton Mallet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moulton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7
  • Misburg Close with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Shepton Mallet has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 6.25 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shepton Mallet)CrimesRank (Shepton Mallet)CrimesRank (Shepton Mallet)
Glastonbury131 11,366 21,073 1
Frome West122 21,504 11,037 2
Wells82 41,112 5946 3
Frome East76 61,136 3592 8
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 Hills38 10417 10260 11

Shepton Mallet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202533
March 202531
February 202530
January 202537
December 202440
November 202447
October 202436
September 202437
August 202433
July 202429
June 202436
May 202437

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 20242
July 20244
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Shepton Mallet in May 2025

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

1. Moulton Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Possession of weapons2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Misburg Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Steven'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Cazenove Path (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Meadow Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bolter'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fosse Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Cannard'S Grave Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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