Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS30 · South Gloucestershire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Bitton recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 13, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bitton sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Shepton Mallet has more Other theft (2). 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, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Bitton — 13 vs 83 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bitton saw higher rates of Public order while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 83).