Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA8 · Somerset
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Templecombe has less crime — 7 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded notably higher crime than Templecombe in April 2026 — 13 vs 7 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2), while Templecombe has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other crime (1). 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, Templecombe recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 7 vs 13 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Templecombe 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 Templecombe had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Templecombe recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 13).