Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA12 · Wiltshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Longbridge Deverill has less crime — 5 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded substantially more crime than Longbridge Deverill in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 5, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbridge Deverill sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Shepton Mallet has more Anti-social behaviour (3). 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, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 5 vs 13 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Longbridge Deverill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbridge Deverill saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Shepton Mallet had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Longbridge Deverill recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 13).