Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS41 · North Somerset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 40 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Glastonbury recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 40, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Glastonbury — 40 vs 100 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Long Ashton had more Burglary. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 100).