Sedgemoor North East vs Shepton Mallet Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Sedgemoor North East Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Shepton Mallet Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Sedgemoor North East vs Shepton Mallet Rural Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Sedgemoor North East
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      724 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Shepton Mallet Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      181 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sedgemoor North East
      B Shepton Mallet Rural
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      724
      181
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      778
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sedgemoor North East
      B Shepton Mallet Rural
      Violent Crime
      295 ↓5%
      76 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑30%
      24 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓14%
      21 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓27%
      8 ↓20%
      Burglary
      28 ↓58%
      7 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑15%
      12 ↑0%
      Drugs
      7 ↓30%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      51 ↓24%
      16 ↓38%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↓92%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓14%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shepton Mallet Rural is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sedgemoor North East safer than Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Sedgemoor North East has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 724 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepton Mallet Rural has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 181 crimes. Shepton Mallet Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sedgemoor North East vs Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Sedgemoor North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shepton Mallet Rural shows -36.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sedgemoor North East and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      In Sedgemoor North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (295 incidents). In Shepton Mallet Rural, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sedgemoor North East and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Sedgemoor North East recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 24. 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 Sedgemoor North East vs Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Violent crime in Sedgemoor North East totalled 295 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in Shepton Mallet Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sedgemoor North East and Shepton Mallet Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sedgemoor North East recorded 778 crimes (now 724, a change of -6.9%). Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 285 crimes previously (now 181, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sedgemoor North East and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      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. Sedgemoor North East has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Shepton Mallet Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sedgemoor North East and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Sedgemoor North East falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Shepton Mallet Rural 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 Sedgemoor North East and Shepton Mallet Rural?

      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 Sedgemoor North East or Shepton Mallet Rural on a crime map?

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

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