Shepton Mallet Rural vs Wincanton Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Shepton Mallet Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Wincanton Rural East Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Shepton Mallet Rural vs Wincanton Rural East Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Shepton Mallet Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      181 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Wincanton Rural East
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shepton Mallet Rural
      B Wincanton Rural East
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      181
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      285
      754
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.5%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shepton Mallet Rural
      B Wincanton Rural East
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓42%
      299 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓8%
      85 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓22%
      73 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓20%
      35 ↑6%
      Burglary
      7 ↓71%
      57 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑0%
      62 ↓6%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      16 ↓38%
      58 ↑9%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓71%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓92%
      16 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      16 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shepton Mallet Rural is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shepton Mallet Rural safer than Wincanton Rural East?

      Shepton Mallet Rural has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 181 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Rural East has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 714 crimes. Shepton Mallet Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Shepton Mallet Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Rural East shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Shepton Mallet Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 incidents). In Wincanton Rural East, it is Violent Crime (299 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Rural East recorded 85. 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 Shepton Mallet Rural vs Wincanton Rural East?

      Violent crime in Shepton Mallet Rural totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 299 in Wincanton Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 285 crimes (now 181, a change of -36.5%). Wincanton Rural East recorded 754 crimes previously (now 714, -5.3%).

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

      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. Shepton Mallet Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Wincanton Rural East has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shepton Mallet Rural and Wincanton Rural East?

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

      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 Shepton Mallet Rural or Wincanton Rural East on a crime map?

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

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