Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA20 · Somerset
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bruton has less crime — 15 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Yeovil recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 15, a 21.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Yeovil has more Anti-social behaviour (63) and Public order (49). Bruton is below the national average while Yeovil is above, making Bruton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Yeovil — 15 vs 315 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Bruton 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 Yeovil had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 315).