Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS22 · North Somerset
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 13, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 13 vs 186 incidents. That is 93% 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 Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 186).