Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA6 · Somerset
90
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA20 · Somerset
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Glastonbury has less crime — 90 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
Yeovil recorded substantially more crime than Glastonbury in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 90, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glastonbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Yeovil has more Public order (30). Glastonbury is below the national average while Yeovil is above, making Glastonbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Glastonbury recorded fewer crimes than Yeovil — 90 vs 299 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Glastonbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Glastonbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Yeovil had more Public order. Overall, Glastonbury recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 299).