Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA6 · Somerset
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Glastonbury recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 10, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Glastonbury has more Shoplifting (13). 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 Glastonbury — 10 vs 100 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Cary saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Glastonbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 100).