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Burglary Rates in Mendip Central and East

Somerset, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Mendip Central and East recorded 35 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 21% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

35

2.66 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

572

43.5 per 1,000 residents

21% below the UK average1% below the South West regional average

How does Mendip Central and East rank?

Within Somerset

34 of 55 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

50th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
1
3
3
4
1
3
3
3
4
7
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
275
48%
Other Crime
154
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
62
11%
Burglary
35
6%
Vehicle Crime
19
3%
Shoplifting
14
2%
Drug Offences
12
2%
Theft from Person
1
0%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in Mendip Central and East

Source: Census 2021 · 5,495 households

Detached 46%Semi-detached 32%Terraced 17%Flats 4%

The most common property type in Mendip Central and East is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Mendip Central and East homeowners

Most homes in Mendip Central and East are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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