Is Shepton Mallet Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Shepton Mallet Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 988 total crimes recorded in Shepton Mallet Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Shepton Mallet Town — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shepton Mallet Town safe?
Shepton Mallet Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 988 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 9.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Shepton Mallet Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Shepton Mallet Town in the last 12 months?
988 crimes were recorded in Shepton Mallet Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 9.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,087 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 462 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Shepton Mallet Town?
The most common crime in Shepton Mallet Town is Violent Crime, with 462 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 46.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Shepton Mallet Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Shepton Mallet Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 9.1% — from 1,087 crimes in the previous 12 months to 988 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Shepton Mallet Town?
Shepton Mallet Town has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Shepton Mallet Town compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?
Shepton Mallet Town has a safety score of 7/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Shepton Mallet Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Shepton Mallet Town?
0% of crimes recorded in Shepton Mallet Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Shepton Mallet Town?
462 violent crimes were recorded in Shepton Mallet Town in the last 12 months — representing 46.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 110 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Shepton Mallet Town last updated?
The crime data for Shepton Mallet Town was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Shepton Mallet Town with other areas?
You can compare Shepton Mallet Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.