Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA16 · Somerset
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 35 vs 52 incidents in April 2026.
Street saw somewhat more crime than Castle Cary in April 2026 (52 vs 35 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Street has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Street — 35 vs 52 incidents. That is 33% 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 Street had more Shoplifting. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 52).