Bath vs Wincanton — 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

Wincanton

BA9 · Somerset

48

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Public order8
  • Shoplifting6

Wincanton has less crime — 48 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 48, a 2.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bath records significantly more (44 vs 19 incidents). 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 Wincanton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 48 vs 120 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bath and Wincanton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bath recorded 44 incidents of this type vs 19 in Wincanton. Overall, Wincanton had fewer total crimes (48 vs 120).

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