Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 15 incidents in February 2026.
Bruton recorded notably higher crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 15 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Castle Cary has more Vehicle crime (3) and Anti-social behaviour (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, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Bruton — 10 vs 15 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bruton saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Castle Cary had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 15).