Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Banwell has less crime — 13 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Cary recorded substantially more crime than Banwell in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 13, a 2.7x difference. 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, Banwell recorded fewer crimes than Castle Cary — 13 vs 35 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Banwell is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Banwell's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (5 incidents) while Castle Cary's was Violence & sexual offences (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.