Bishopsworth vs Shepton Mallet Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bishopsworth Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Shepton Mallet Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bishopsworth vs Shepton Mallet Town Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bishopsworth
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,806 crimes / 12m
      ↑18% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shepton Mallet Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      988 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopsworth
      B Shepton Mallet Town
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,806
      988
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,531
      1,087
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18%
      ↓9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopsworth
      B Shepton Mallet Town
      Violent Crime
      554 ↑41%
      462 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      316 ↑31%
      110 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑42%
      73 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      82 ↓25%
      19 ↓54%
      Burglary
      38 ↓7%
      22 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      104 ↓7%
      60 ↑0%
      Drugs
      18 ↑80%
      51 ↑76%
      Public Order
      164 ↑39%
      98 ↑21%
      Robbery
      53 ↑56%
      11 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      325 ↓11%
      48 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓64%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑86%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑83%
      17 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shepton Mallet Town is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopsworth safer than Shepton Mallet Town?

      Bishopsworth has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,806 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepton Mallet Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 988 crimes. Shepton Mallet Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopsworth vs Shepton Mallet Town?

      Bishopsworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shepton Mallet Town shows -9.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopsworth and Shepton Mallet Town?

      In Bishopsworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (554 incidents). In Shepton Mallet Town, it is Violent Crime (462 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopsworth and Shepton Mallet Town?

      Bishopsworth recorded 316 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepton Mallet Town recorded 110. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bishopsworth vs Shepton Mallet Town?

      Violent crime in Bishopsworth totalled 554 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 462 in Shepton Mallet Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopsworth and Shepton Mallet Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopsworth recorded 1,531 crimes (now 1,806, a change of +18%). Shepton Mallet Town recorded 1,087 crimes previously (now 988, -9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopsworth and Shepton Mallet Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bishopsworth has a resolution rate of 29% and Shepton Mallet Town has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopsworth and Shepton Mallet Town?

      Bishopsworth falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Shepton Mallet Town is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bishopsworth and Shepton Mallet Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bishopsworth or Shepton Mallet Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopsworth and Shepton Mallet Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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