Total Crime Rate
37.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mendip Road area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Banwell & Winscombe , and the 317th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North 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 Mendip Road (BS24 7AF) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Banwell & Winscombe average (53.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 29.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 450.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mendip Road (BS24 7AF), the main crime hotspot is near Mendip Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banwell & Winscombe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Russell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mannock Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hannah Drive | Under investigation |
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