Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN13 · Wiltshire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 22 incidents in April 2026.
Corsham recorded notably higher crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 22 vs 13 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corsham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Shepton Mallet has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2). 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, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Corsham — 13 vs 22 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corsham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Shepton Mallet had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 22).