Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS41 · North Somerset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Long Ashton recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 40 incidents compared to 10, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (10). 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 Long Ashton — 10 vs 40 incidents. That is 75% 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 Long Ashton had more Burglary. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 40).