Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS28 · Somerset
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wincanton recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 3, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wedmore sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). 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, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Wincanton — 3 vs 43 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wedmore saw higher rates of Burglary while Wincanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 43).