Shepton Mallet Rural vs Wincanton Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Shepton Mallet Rural vs Wincanton Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shepton Mallet Rural safer than Wincanton Rural West?
Shepton Mallet Rural has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 152 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Rural West has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 616 crimes. Shepton Mallet Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Shepton Mallet Rural vs Wincanton Rural West?
Shepton Mallet Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Rural West shows -41.7% (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 West?
In Shepton Mallet Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Wincanton Rural West, it is Violent Crime (274 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 West?
Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Rural West recorded 81. 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 West?
Violent crime in Shepton Mallet Rural totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 274 in Wincanton Rural West. 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 West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shepton Mallet Rural recorded 283 crimes (now 152, a change of -46.3%). Wincanton Rural West recorded 1,056 crimes previously (now 616, -41.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shepton Mallet Rural and Wincanton Rural West?
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 West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Shepton Mallet Rural and Wincanton Rural West?
Shepton Mallet Rural falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wincanton Rural West 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 West?
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 West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shepton Mallet Rural and Wincanton Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.