Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS35 · South Gloucestershire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aust has less crime — 5 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Cary recorded substantially more crime than Aust in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 5, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aust sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Castle Cary has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aust recorded fewer crimes than Castle Cary — 5 vs 35 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Aust is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aust saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Castle Cary had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aust recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 35).