Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS20 · North Somerset
134
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 134 incidents in April 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 13, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Shepton Mallet has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 13 vs 134 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shepton Mallet had more Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 134).