Wedmore vs Wincanton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Wedmore

BS28 · Somerset

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Burglary1

Wincanton

BA9 · Somerset

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Shoplifting5
  • Other theft4

Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Wedmore or Wincanton safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Wedmore and Wincanton?

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).

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