Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA9 · Somerset
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Wincanton recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 7, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Wincanton has more Public order (8) and Shoplifting (6). 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 Wincanton — 7 vs 48 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Shepton Mallet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shepton Mallet saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Wincanton had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 48).