Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA5 · Somerset
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 84 incidents in April 2026.
St Cuthbert Out recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 13, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2), while St Cuthbert Out has more Shoplifting (13) and Public order (13). 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 St Cuthbert Out — 13 vs 84 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shepton Mallet saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while St Cuthbert Out had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 84).