Total Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bekynton Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mendip Hills , and the 95th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bekynton Avenue (BA5 3NF) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.4% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bekynton Avenue (BA5 3NF), the main crime hotspot is near Sealey Crescent. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Churchill Close | Under investigation |
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