Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS32 · South Gloucestershire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Bradley Stoke recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 7, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradley Stoke sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Shepton Mallet has more 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 Bradley Stoke — 7 vs 100 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bradley Stoke saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 100).