Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS25 · North Somerset
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 14 incidents in February 2026.
Winscombe recorded notably higher crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 14 vs 7 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Winscombe has more Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (2). 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, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Winscombe — 7 vs 14 incidents. That is 50% 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 and Other theft while Winscombe had more Vehicle crime and Other crime. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 14).