Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS22 · North Somerset
165
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 165 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 165 incidents compared to 7, a 23.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 7 vs 165 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet 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 while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 165).