Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS35 · South Gloucestershire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 10 incidents in February 2026.
Aust saw somewhat more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 (10 vs 7 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aust sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Shepton Mallet has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Aust — 7 vs 10 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aust saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 10).