Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA1 · Bath and North East Somerset
510
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA20 · Somerset
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Yeovil has less crime — 315 vs 510 incidents in February 2026.
Bath recorded notably higher crime than Yeovil in February 2026 — 510 vs 315 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (106), while Yeovil has more Public order (49). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Yeovil recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 315 vs 510 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Bath is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Yeovil had more Public order. Overall, Yeovil recorded fewer total crimes (315 vs 510).