Total Crime Rate
33.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fuller Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shepton Mallet , and the 642nd lowest 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 Fuller Close (BA4 5PX) in the last 12 months was 33.9 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fuller Close (BA4 5PX), the main crime hotspot is near Kyte Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shepton Mallet| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Weavers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Somerset Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Clover Ground | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A37 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Grove | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Acre | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Home Fields | Under investigation |
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