Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SN4 · Swindon
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded substantially more crime than Wroughton in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 4, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Wroughton has more Burglary (1) and Public order (1). 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, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 4 vs 13 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Wroughton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shepton Mallet saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Wroughton had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 13).