Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Glastonbury recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 7, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Shoplifting (13), while Shepton Mallet has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). 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, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Glastonbury — 7 vs 100 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Shepton Mallet had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 100).