Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS34 · South Gloucestershire
239
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 35 vs 239 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke Gifford recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in April 2026 — 239 incidents compared to 35, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Stoke Gifford has more Public order (38). Castle Cary is below the national average while Stoke Gifford is above, making Castle Cary the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Stoke Gifford — 35 vs 239 incidents. That is 85% 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 Stoke Gifford had more Public order. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 239).