Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS28 · Somerset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 21 incidents in February 2026.
Banwell recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in February 2026 — 21 incidents compared to 3, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banwell sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other theft (2), while Wedmore has more Burglary (1) and Public order (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, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Banwell — 3 vs 21 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Wedmore 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 Wedmore had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 21).