Kilmersdon vs Shepton Mallet — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kilmersdon

BA3 · Somerset

59

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting9

Shepton Mallet

BA4 · Somerset

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kilmersdon recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 13, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kilmersdon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Shepton Mallet has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilmersdon or Shepton Mallet safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Kilmersdon — 13 vs 59 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kilmersdon and Shepton Mallet?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kilmersdon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 59).

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