Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA16 · Somerset
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Street recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 10, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Street has more Shoplifting (16) and Public order (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 Street — 10 vs 73 incidents. That is 86% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Street had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 73).