Total Crime Rate
16.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Ken Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mendip Hills , and the 209th 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 Ken Close (BA5 3ND) in the last 12 months was 16.2 per 1,000 residents and was 58.6% lower than the Mendip Hills average (39.2 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ken Close (BA5 3ND), the main crime hotspot is near Churchill Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wells| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Johnson Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Allens Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Churchill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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