Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS41 · North Somerset
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 34 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wincanton saw somewhat more crime than Long Ashton in April 2026 (43 vs 34 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Long Ashton sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Vehicle crime (4), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Wincanton — 34 vs 43 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Long Ashton saw higher rates of Burglary and Vehicle crime while Wincanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 43).