Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.
Bradford-on-Avon recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 27 incidents compared to 10, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Castle Cary has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Bradford-on-Avon — 10 vs 27 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Public order while Castle Cary had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 27).