Calne vs Shepton Mallet — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Calne

SN11 · Wiltshire

80

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Other theft6

Shepton Mallet

BA4 · Somerset

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Calne recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 13, a 6.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Calne records significantly more (44 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Calne or Shepton Mallet safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Calne — 13 vs 80 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Calne and Shepton Mallet?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Calne recorded 44 incidents of this type vs 3 in Shepton Mallet. Overall, Shepton Mallet had fewer total crimes (13 vs 80).

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