Crime in Mendip Central and East: statistics, rates and trends
294 crimes were recorded in Mendip Central and East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mendip Central and East at a glance
- Crime trends in Mendip Central and East
- Types of crime in Mendip Central and East
- Mendip Central and East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mendip Central and East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mendip Central and East
- Population and deprivation in Mendip Central and East
- Questions about crime in Mendip Central and East
- About this data
294 crimes were recorded in Mendip Central and East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 151 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mendip Central and East has the 3,284th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mendip Central and East | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 294 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.0 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,676 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mendip Central and East was highest in the year to July 2023 (311 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (237). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 294 | 44.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 280 | 41.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 274 | 41.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 311 | 46.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 287 | 43.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 237 | 35.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 249 | 37.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 294 | 44.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 266 | 39.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mendip Central and East 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+23%). The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and other theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +47% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.7 | 0.59 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 2.7 | 0.18 | -25% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.7 | 0.76 | -14% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.9 | 0.40 | -7% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.85 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.6 | 0.20 | +175% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.14 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Mendip Central and East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mendip Central and East recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 51.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mendip Central and East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mendip Central and East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mendip Central and East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mendip Central and East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mendip Central and East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mendip Central and East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mendip Central and East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mendip Central and East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mendip Central and East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mendip Central and East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mendip Central and East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mendip Central and East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mendip Central and East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mendip Central and East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mendip Central and East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mendip Central and East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mendip Central and East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mendip Central and East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mendip Central and East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mendip Central and East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mendip Central and East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mendip Central and East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mendip Central and East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mendip Central and East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mendip Central and East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mendip Central and East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mendip Central and East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendip Hills | 480 | 44.6 | +1% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | +109% |
| Frome West | 1,508 | 124.0 | +182% |
| Frome East | 1,089 | 79.4 | +80% |
| Frome North | 784 | 73.9 | +68% |
| Mendip South | 378 | 39.0 | -11% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +111% |
| Wincanton & Bruton | 945 | 81.2 | +84% |
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 Central and East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edmund Rack Road | 30 |
| On or near Pookfield Close | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Mackintosh View | 15 |
| On or near Beacon View | 12 |
| On or near Moonshill Close | 12 |
| On or near Park Hayes | 8 |
| On or near The Yard | 7 |
| On or near Bellfield | 6 |
| On or near Goodeaves Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mendip Central and East 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 112 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 32.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 6.8% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Mendip Central and East has an estimated population of 6,676. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mendip Central and East sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mendip Central and East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Mendip Central and East a safe place to live?
Mendip Central and East recorded 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Mendip Central and East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (25).
Is crime in Mendip Central and East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mendip Central and East was up 5% on the year before: 294 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 280 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mendip Central and East?
Mendip Central and East is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Central and East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.