Crime in Mendip South: statistics, rates and trends
389 crimes were recorded in Mendip South in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Mendip South
- Questions about crime in Mendip South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (157), anti-social behaviour (52) and other theft (37) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,444th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Mendip South | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 389 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,682 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mendip South peaked in the year to August 2024 (582 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (300). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 389 | 40.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 522 | 53.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 582 | 60.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 465 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 541 | 55.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 353 | 36.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 383 | 39.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 537 | 55.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 300 | 31.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 33 and anti-social behaviour rose from 37 to 52, while other theft fell from 76 to 37 and violence and sexual offences fell from 223 to 157.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 16.2 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 5.4 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -51% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +65% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Mendip South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mendip South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | +124% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +118% |
| Glastonbury | 1,502 | 164.3 | +309% |
| Castle Cary | 615 | 51.2 | +27% |
| Street | 859 | 66.6 | +66% |
| Mendip Central and East | 293 | 43.9 | +9% |
| Mendip West | 466 | 43.1 | +7% |
| Mendip Hills | 488 | 45.4 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Mendip South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Rodmore Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Pecking Mill Road | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
| On or near Maesdown Road | 9 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 9 |
| On or near John Burns Cottages | 8 |
| On or near Paradise Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Pylle Road | 8 |
Of the 337 crimes in Mendip South with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Mendip South has an estimated population of 9,682 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mendip South average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mendip South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mendip South a safe place to live?
Mendip South recorded 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,444th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mendip South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Mendip South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mendip South was down 25% on the year before: 389 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 522 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mendip South?
About 9,682 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mendip South?
Mendip South 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.