Shepton Mallet Town vs Caerwent
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Shepton Mallet Town vs Caerwent 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 Town safer than Caerwent?
Shepton Mallet Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 988 crimes in the last 12 months. Caerwent has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Caerwent scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Shepton Mallet Town vs Caerwent?
Shepton Mallet Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caerwent shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Shepton Mallet Town and Caerwent?
In Shepton Mallet Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (462 incidents). In Caerwent, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shepton Mallet Town and Caerwent?
Shepton Mallet Town recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caerwent recorded 8. 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 Town vs Caerwent?
Violent crime in Shepton Mallet Town totalled 462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Caerwent. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Shepton Mallet Town and Caerwent in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shepton Mallet Town recorded 1,087 crimes (now 988, a change of -9.1%). Caerwent recorded 65 crimes previously (now 40, -38.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shepton Mallet Town and Caerwent?
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 Town has a resolution rate of 0% and Caerwent has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Shepton Mallet Town and Caerwent?
Shepton Mallet Town falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Caerwent is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Shepton Mallet Town and Caerwent?
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 Town or Caerwent on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shepton Mallet Town and Caerwent. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.