Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SN4 · Swindon
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wroughton has less crime — 4 vs 7 incidents in February 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded notably higher crime than Wroughton in February 2026 — 7 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Wroughton has more 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 February 2026 Police data, Wroughton recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 4 vs 7 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Wroughton 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 Wroughton had more Public order. Overall, Wroughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 7).