Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 13 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Yate recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 13, a 13.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Yate has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Yate — 13 vs 178 incidents. That is 93% 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 Yate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 178).