Crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
974 crimes were recorded in Shepton Mallet, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
- Types of crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
- Shepton Mallet, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
- Population and deprivation in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
- About this data
974 crimes were recorded in Shepton Mallet, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 467 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shepton Mallet, Somerset has the 1,434th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shepton Mallet, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 974 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.2 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,568 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset was highest in the year to July 2026 (974 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (689). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 974 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 898 | 85.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 854 | 80.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 689 | 65.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 779 | 73.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 709 | 67.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 852 | 80.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 904 | 85.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 827 | 78.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shepton Mallet, Somerset 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+46%) and vehicle crime (+35%). The largest falls were in other crime (-41%) and other theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 | 44.2 | 1.29 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 12.5 | 0.81 | +25% |
| Public order | 92 | 8.7 | 1.31 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 5.9 | 0.71 | +5% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -20% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.6 | 0.72 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +35% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +40% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -41% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.3 | 0.98 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -64% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 47.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 16 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 41% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shepton Mallet, Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepton Mallet, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendip South | 378 | 39.0 | -58% |
| Mendip Hills | 480 | 44.6 | -52% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +1% |
| Mendip Central and East | 294 | 44.0 | -52% |
| Mendip West | 475 | 43.9 | -52% |
| Glastonbury | 1,479 | 161.8 | +76% |
| Street | 865 | 67.0 | -27% |
| Frome West | 1,508 | 124.0 | +35% |
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 Shepton Mallet, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near High Street | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
| On or near Cowl Street | 28 |
| On or near Hillmead | 27 |
| On or near Church Lane | 26 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 26 |
| On or near Misburg Close | 22 |
| On or near Meadow Rise | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shepton Mallet, Somerset 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 | 461 | 47.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 13.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 5.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.3% |
Shepton Mallet, Somerset has an estimated population of 10,568. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shepton Mallet, Somerset sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shepton Mallet, Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Shepton Mallet, Somerset a safe place to live?
Shepton Mallet, Somerset recorded 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Shepton Mallet, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepton Mallet, Somerset was up 8% on the year before: 974 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 898 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shepton Mallet, Somerset?
Shepton Mallet, Somerset 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 Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.