Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS25 · North Somerset
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.
Winscombe recorded notably higher crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 25 vs 13 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Winscombe has more Public order (3). 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 Winscombe — 13 vs 25 incidents. That is 48% 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 Winscombe had more Public order. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 25).