Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 21 incidents in February 2026.
Banwell recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 21 incidents compared to 7, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banwell sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Shepton Mallet has more Burglary (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 Banwell — 7 vs 21 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banwell saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Shepton Mallet had more Burglary. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 21).