Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA22 · Somerset
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Mudford has less crime — 4 vs 7 incidents in February 2026.
Shepton Mallet recorded notably higher crime than Mudford in February 2026 — 7 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mudford sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Robbery (1), while Shepton Mallet has more Violence & sexual offences (3) 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, Mudford recorded fewer crimes than Shepton Mallet — 4 vs 7 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Mudford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Mudford saw higher rates of Drugs and Robbery while Shepton Mallet had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Mudford recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 7).