Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN11 · Wiltshire
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 35 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Calne recorded notably higher crime than Castle Cary in April 2026 — 80 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calne sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Castle Cary has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Calne — 35 vs 80 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Calne saw higher rates of Other theft while Castle Cary had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 80).