Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA20 · Somerset
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Wincanton has less crime — 43 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
Yeovil recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 43, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wincanton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4), while Yeovil has more Anti-social behaviour (50) and Public order (30). Wincanton is below the national average while Yeovil is above, making Wincanton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Yeovil — 43 vs 299 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wincanton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Yeovil had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 299).