Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS25 · North Somerset
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Winscombe has less crime — 25 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Cary saw somewhat more crime than Winscombe in April 2026 (35 vs 25 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Winscombe has more Public order (3). 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, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Castle Cary — 25 vs 35 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Winscombe 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 Winscombe had more Public order. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 35).