Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA22 · Somerset
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Mudford has less crime — 4 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded substantially more crime than Mudford in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 4, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mudford sees higher rates of Drugs (1), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Mudford recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 4 vs 13 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Mudford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Mudford saw higher rates of Drugs while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Mudford recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 13).