Crime in Mendip: statistics, rates and trends
127 crimes were recorded in Mendip in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (54), anti-social behaviour (18) and other theft (15) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,385th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Mendip | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 127 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 3,066 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Mendip of any year here (127 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 65%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 127 | 41.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 122 | 39.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 85 | 27.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 75 | 24.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 111 | 36.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 115 | 37.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 113 | 36.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 73 | 23.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 77 | 25.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mendip; the highest is Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset (90.2 per 1,000) and the lowest High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset (35.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mendip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chew Valley | 300 | 43.6 | +5% |
| High Littleton | 110 | 35.7 | -14% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | +55% |
| Midsomer Norton North | 190 | 40.0 | -3% |
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 592 | 77.8 | +88% |
| Westfield | 519 | 78.6 | +90% |
| Publow & Whitchurch | 169 | 51.0 | +23% |
| Radstock | 570 | 90.2 | +118% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Mendip over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brandown Close” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brandown Close | 15 |
| On or near Dilly Meadows | 11 |
| On or near Coley Road | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Limestone Link | 7 |
| On or near Elm View | 5 |
| On or near Goldney Way | 5 |
| On or near The Street | 5 |
| On or near Bath Road | 4 |
| On or near Highbury View | 4 |
Of the 109 crimes in Mendip with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 10.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Mendip has an estimated population of 3,066 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mendip average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mendip | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mendip a safe place to live?
Mendip recorded 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,385th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mendip?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 54 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (18).
Is crime in Mendip going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mendip was up 4% on the year before: 127 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 122 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mendip?
About 3,066 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mendip?
Mendip is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.