Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS20 · North Somerset
134
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 35 vs 134 incidents in April 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in April 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 35, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 35 vs 134 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Castle Cary is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Cary saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Portbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 134).