Sedgemoor South East vs Shepton Mallet Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Sedgemoor South East Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Shepton Mallet Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Sedgemoor South East vs Shepton Mallet Town Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Sedgemoor South East
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,152 crimes / 12m
      ↓18% trend
      100% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sedgemoor South East
      B Shepton Mallet Town
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,152
      988
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,404
      1,087
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18%
      ↓9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sedgemoor South East
      B Shepton Mallet Town
      Violent Crime
      567 ↓18%
      462 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓9%
      110 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓59%
      73 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓46%
      19 ↓54%
      Burglary
      36 ↓59%
      22 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      100 ↓4%
      60 ↑0%
      Drugs
      40 ↓23%
      51 ↑76%
      Public Order
      132 ↑8%
      98 ↑21%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      11 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↑106%
      48 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓27%
      17 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sedgemoor South East is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 7/100 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 Town?

      Sedgemoor South East has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,152 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepton Mallet Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 988 crimes. Sedgemoor South East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Sedgemoor South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Sedgemoor South East and Shepton Mallet Town?

      In Sedgemoor South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 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 Sedgemoor South East and Shepton Mallet Town?

      Sedgemoor South East recorded 94 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 Sedgemoor South East vs Shepton Mallet Town?

      Violent crime in Sedgemoor South East totalled 567 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 Sedgemoor South East and Shepton Mallet Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sedgemoor South East recorded 1,404 crimes (now 1,152, a change of -18%). Shepton Mallet Town recorded 1,087 crimes previously (now 988, -9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sedgemoor South East 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. Sedgemoor South East has a resolution rate of 100% and Shepton Mallet Town 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 Town?

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

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