Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA4 · Somerset
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shepton Mallet has less crime — 7 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Yate recorded substantially more crime than Shepton Mallet in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 7, a 19.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shepton Mallet sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Yate has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer crimes than Yate — 7 vs 137 incidents. That is 95% 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 Yate had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Shepton Mallet recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 137).