Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS35 · South Gloucestershire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aust has less crime — 5 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded substantially more crime than Aust in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 5, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aust sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Shepton Mallet has more Anti-social behaviour (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 Shepton Mallet — 5 vs 13 incidents. That is 62% 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 while Shepton Mallet had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aust recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 13).