Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (35) in April 2026.
Castle Cary and Malmesbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 35 and 35 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Malmesbury has more Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Castle Cary and Malmesbury recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (35 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Cary saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Malmesbury had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Total crime levels were similar.