Crime in Mendip: statistics, rates and trends

129 crimes were recorded in Mendip in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 55 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mendip has the 3,365th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Mendip was highest in the year to July 2026 (129 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (68). Over the whole period it rose 54%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mendip over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Mendip

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mendip recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 42.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Mendip

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mendip recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Mendip

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mendip recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Mendip

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mendip recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Mendip

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mendip recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Mendip

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mendip recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Mendip

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mendip recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Mendip

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mendip recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Mendip

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mendip recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Mendip

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mendip recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Mendip

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mendip recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mendip, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mendip.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Mendip over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mendip over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Mendip has an estimated population of 3,066. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mendip sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Mendip. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.