Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS28 · Somerset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 7 incidents in February 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded notably higher crime than Wedmore in February 2026 — 7 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Wedmore has more Public order (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, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 3 vs 7 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shepton Mallet saw higher rates of Other theft while Wedmore had more Public order. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 7).