Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS26 · Somerset
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Weare has less crime — 2 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wincanton recorded substantially more crime than Weare in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 2, a 21.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Weare sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Wincanton has more Violence & sexual offences (23) and Shoplifting (5). 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, Weare recorded fewer crimes than Wincanton — 2 vs 43 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Weare is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Weare saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Wincanton had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Weare recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 43).