Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Castle Cary has less crime — 10 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Yate recorded substantially more crime than Castle Cary in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 10, a 13.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Yate has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Castle Cary recorded fewer crimes than Yate — 10 vs 137 incidents. That is 93% 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 while Yate had more Public order. Overall, Castle Cary recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 137).