Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA8 · Somerset
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 12 vs 15 incidents in February 2026.
Bruton saw somewhat more crime than Templecombe in February 2026 (15 vs 12 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Templecombe has more Public order (2) and Drugs (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, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Bruton — 12 vs 15 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Templecombe 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 Templecombe had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 15).