Sedgemoor South East vs Shepton Mallet Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Sedgemoor South East Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Shepton Mallet Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Sedgemoor South East vs Shepton Mallet Rural Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sedgemoor South East
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      924 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Shepton Mallet Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sedgemoor South East
      B Shepton Mallet Rural
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      924
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,368
      283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32.5%
      ↓46.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sedgemoor South East
      B Shepton Mallet Rural
      Violent Crime
      455 ↓32%
      60 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓26%
      19 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓65%
      19 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓41%
      7 ↓30%
      Burglary
      33 ↓61%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↓20%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      34 ↓31%
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      112 ↓10%
      16 ↓30%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓23%
      1 ↓92%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓42%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shepton Mallet Rural is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sedgemoor South East safer than Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Sedgemoor South East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 924 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepton Mallet Rural has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Shepton Mallet Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Sedgemoor South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shepton Mallet Rural shows -46.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Sedgemoor South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (455 incidents). In Shepton Mallet Rural, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Sedgemoor South East recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 19. 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 South East vs Shepton Mallet Rural?

      Violent crime in Sedgemoor South East totalled 455 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Shepton Mallet Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sedgemoor South East recorded 1,368 crimes (now 924, a change of -32.5%). Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 283 crimes previously (now 152, -46.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sedgemoor South 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 South East has a resolution rate of 0% 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 South East and Shepton Mallet Rural?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sedgemoor South 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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