Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SN16 · Wiltshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Malmesbury recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 13, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malmesbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), 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, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Malmesbury — 13 vs 35 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Malmesbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shepton Mallet had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 35).