Long Ashton vs Wedmore — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Long Ashton

BS41 · North Somerset

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Burglary5
  • Vehicle crime4

Wedmore

BS28 · Somerset

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Burglary1

Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Long Ashton recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in April 2026 — 34 incidents compared to 3, a 11.3x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Long Ashton or Wedmore safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Long Ashton — 3 vs 34 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Long Ashton and Wedmore?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Long Ashton recorded 11 incidents of this type vs 2 in Wedmore. Overall, Wedmore had fewer total crimes (3 vs 34).

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