Crime in Mendip South: statistics, rates and trends
378 crimes were recorded in Mendip South in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 32% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mendip South at a glance
- Crime trends in Mendip South
- Types of crime in Mendip South
- Mendip South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mendip South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mendip South
- Population and deprivation in Mendip South
- Questions about crime in Mendip South
- About this data
378 crimes were recorded in Mendip South in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 32% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 159 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mendip South has the 3,474th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mendip South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 378 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.0 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -32% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,682 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mendip South was highest in the year to July 2024 (559 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (304). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 378 | 39.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 553 | 57.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 559 | 57.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 483 | 49.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 526 | 54.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 363 | 37.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 377 | 38.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 524 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 304 | 31.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mendip South 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 vehicle crime (+43%). The largest falls were in drugs (-74%) and other theft (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 16.4 | 0.48 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 4.8 | 0.31 | +7% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -57% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -11% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -34% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -12% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -74% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -77% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -83% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mendip South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mendip South recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mendip South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mendip South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mendip South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mendip South recorded 36 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 57% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mendip South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mendip South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mendip South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mendip South recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mendip South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mendip South recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mendip South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mendip South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mendip South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mendip South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mendip South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mendip South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mendip South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mendip South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mendip South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mendip South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mendip South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mendip South 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 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mendip South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mendip South 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.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mendip South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mendip South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mendip South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | +136% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +137% |
| Glastonbury | 1,479 | 161.8 | +314% |
| Castle Cary | 622 | 51.8 | +33% |
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | +72% |
| Mendip Central and East | 294 | 44.0 | +13% |
| Mendip West | 475 | 43.9 | +12% |
| Mendip Hills | 480 | 44.6 | +14% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Pylle Road | 11 |
| On or near Rodmore Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Pecking Mill Road | 10 |
| On or near Maesdown Road | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near John Burns Cottages | 8 |
| On or near Paradise Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mendip South 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 | 138 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 12.2% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
Mendip South has an estimated population of 9,682. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mendip South sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mendip South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Mendip South a safe place to live?
Mendip South recorded 39.0 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Mendip South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mendip South was down 32% on the year before: 378 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 553 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mendip South?
Mendip South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.