Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gilbert Scott Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mendip Hills , and the 170th 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 Gilbert Scott Road (BA5 3BW) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.3% lower than the Mendip Hills average (32.9 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gilbert Scott Road (BA5 3BW), the main crime hotspot is near Gilbert Scott Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mendip Hills| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knapp Hill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Knapp Hill Close | Under investigation |
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