Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA13 · Wiltshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Westbury recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 13, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Westbury has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 Westbury — 13 vs 62 incidents. That is 79% 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 Other theft while Westbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 62).