Total Crime Rate
8.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026South Street area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Mendip Central and East , and the 64th lowest crime rate of 1,847 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Street (BA3 4RA) in the last 12 months was 8.5 per 1,000 residents and was 81.2% lower than the Mendip Central and East average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South Street (BA3 4RA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Green Lane, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fosseway (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Mendip Hills| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bath View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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