Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wincanton recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 13, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5). 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 Wincanton — 13 vs 43 incidents. That is 70% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Wincanton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 43).