Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.
Bradford-on-Avon recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 27 incidents compared to 7, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Public order (8) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Shepton Mallet has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). 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, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Bradford-on-Avon — 7 vs 27 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Shepton Mallet had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 27).