Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA8 · Somerset
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 12 vs 21 incidents in February 2026.
Banwell recorded notably higher crime than Templecombe in February 2026 — 21 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banwell sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other theft (2), while Templecombe has more Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (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, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Banwell — 12 vs 21 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Templecombe 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 and Other theft while Templecombe had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 21).