Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 73 incidents in April 2026.
Bradford-on-Avon recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 13, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Burglary (16), 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 Bradford-on-Avon — 13 vs 73 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Burglary while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 73).