Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS23 · North Somerset
528
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wincanton has less crime — 43 vs 528 incidents in April 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in April 2026 — 528 incidents compared to 43, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Weston-Super-Mare sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (86), while Wincanton has more Other theft (4). Weston-Super-Mare sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wincanton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 43 vs 528 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Weston-Super-Mare saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wincanton had more Other theft. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 528).