Total Crime Rate
43.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Lynch area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Mere , and the 762nd highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Lynch (BA12 6DQ) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 13.9% lower than the Mere average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 71.4% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Lynch (BA12 6DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Queens Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mere| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queens Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Queens Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lynch Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Springfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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