Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS26 · Somerset
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weare has less crime — 2 vs 7 incidents in February 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded substantially more crime than Weare in February 2026 — 7 incidents compared to 2, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Weare has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Weare recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 2 vs 7 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Weare 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 and Other theft while Weare had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Weare recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 7).