Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS28 · Somerset
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Banwell recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 3, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banwell sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Wedmore 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 April 2026 Police data, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Banwell — 3 vs 13 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banwell saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Wedmore had more Burglary. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 13).