Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 7, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Swindon has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Swindon — 7 vs 83 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shepton Mallet saw higher rates of Burglary while Swindon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 83).