Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN5 · Swindon
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Swindon recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 13, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2), while Swindon has more Shoplifting (10) and Public order (7). 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 Swindon — 13 vs 82 incidents. That is 84% 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 Swindon had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 82).