Bath vs Castle Cary — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bath

BA2 · Bath and North East Somerset

120

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Shoplifting20
  • Public order12

Castle Cary

BA7 · Somerset

10

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 10, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Public order (12), while Castle Cary has more Vehicle crime (3) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bath or Castle Cary safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 10 vs 120 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bath and Castle Cary?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Castle Cary had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 120).

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