Crime Rates at Thorne Lane, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4HZ

Thorne Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shepton Mallet , and the 871st highest crime rate of 1,848 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 Thorne Lane (BA4 4HZ) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 35.7% lower than the Shepton Mallet average (81.1 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 -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thorne Lane (BA4 4HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Cazenove Path. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.