Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 35 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wincanton saw somewhat more crime than Castle Cary in April 2026 (43 vs 35 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). 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 Wincanton — 35 vs 43 incidents. That is 19% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Wincanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 43).