Crime in Mendip West: statistics, rates and trends
475 crimes were recorded in Mendip West in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mendip West at a glance
- Crime trends in Mendip West
- Types of crime in Mendip West
- Mendip West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mendip West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mendip West
- Population and deprivation in Mendip West
- Questions about crime in Mendip West
- About this data
475 crimes were recorded in Mendip West in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 228 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mendip West has the 3,291st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mendip West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 475 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,817 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mendip West was highest in the year to July 2024 (496 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (349). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 475 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 459 | 42.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 496 | 45.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 371 | 34.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 381 | 35.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 360 | 33.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 453 | 41.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 371 | 34.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 349 | 32.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mendip West 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 criminal damage and arson (+79%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and public order (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 21.1 | 0.62 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +79% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +11% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.3 | 0.94 | +6% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -43% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +57% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +10% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mendip West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mendip West recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mendip West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mendip West recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mendip West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mendip West recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mendip West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mendip West recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mendip West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mendip West recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mendip West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mendip West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mendip West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mendip West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mendip West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mendip West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mendip West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mendip West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mendip West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mendip West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mendip West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mendip West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mendip West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mendip West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mendip West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mendip West 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mendip West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mendip West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mendip West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +111% |
| Glastonbury | 1,479 | 161.8 | +268% |
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | +53% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -9% |
| Cheddar | 626 | 65.7 | +50% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | +110% |
| Mendip South | 378 | 39.0 | -11% |
| Mendip Hills | 480 | 44.6 | +2% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Godney Drove | 15 |
| On or near Griffin Close | 14 |
| On or near Wells Road | 14 |
| On or near A371 | 12 |
| On or near Old Ditch | 12 |
| On or near Arthurs Point Drive | 10 |
| On or near Harters Close | 10 |
| On or near Main Road | 10 |
| On or near Stoke Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mendip West 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 | 177 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 8.2% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Mendip West has an estimated population of 10,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mendip West sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mendip West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Mendip West a safe place to live?
Mendip West recorded 43.9 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Mendip West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mendip West was up 3% on the year before: 475 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 459 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mendip West?
Mendip West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.