Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA7 · Somerset
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 10 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Cary saw somewhat more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 (10 vs 7 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Cary sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Shepton Mallet has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Castle Cary — 7 vs 10 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castle Cary saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Shepton Mallet had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 10).