Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS30 · South Gloucestershire
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Bitton recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 7, a 15.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bitton sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Shepton Mallet has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Bitton — 7 vs 108 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bitton saw higher rates of Public order while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 108).