Shepton Mallet is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Somerset, and is the 61st most dangerous overall out of Somerset's 414 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Shepton Mallet in 2021 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Somerset's overall crime rate, coming in 18% lower than the Somerset rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Shepton Mallet is the 348th safest small town, and the 3,149th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2016, Shepton Mallet had the worst crime rate in Somerset for other crime, with 7 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.65 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Shepton Mallet are violence and sexual offences, with 260 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 24. This is 4.6% lower than 2020's figure of 272 offences and a difference of 1.11 from 2020's crime rate of 25. Shepton Mallet's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 200% from 2020's figure of 3 crimes.
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15% lower, regional crime rate
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50% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Shepton Mallet is 15% lower than the South West and 50% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Shepton Mallet represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | 551 |
| 2020 | 59 | 638 |
| 2019 | 65 | 700 |
| 2018 | 62 | 669 |
| 2017 | 61 | 657 |
| 2016 | 60 | 646 |
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| Shepton Mallet | Somerset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 137 | 12.67 | 14,286 | 14.72 | 16% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.09 | 653 | 0.67 | 644% safer |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.41 | 2,598 | 2.68 | 11% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 50 | 4.63 | 6,595 | 6.80 | 47% safer |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.56 | 1,065 | 1.10 | 96% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.65 | 1,044 | 1.08 | 66% safer |
| Other Theft | 32 | 2.96 | 4,150 | 4.28 | 45% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.09 | 385 | 0.40 | 344% safer |
| Public Order | 94 | 8.70 | 8,989 | 9.26 | 6% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.19 | 408 | 0.42 | 121% safer |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 3.79 | 3,104 | 3.20 | 16% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.28 | 272 | 0.28 | 0% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 28 | 2.59 | 2,714 | 2.80 | 8% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 260 | 24.05 | 26,600 | 27.41 | 14% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yatton | 303 | 39.73 | 28% safer |
| Brympton | 306 | 39.85 | 28% safer |
| Clevedon | 897 | 41.83 | 22% safer |
| North Petherton | 440 | 46.76 | 9% safer |
| Street | 631 | 49.64 | 2.7% safer |
| Shepton Mallet | 551 | 50.97 | - |
| Wellington | 860 | 54.40 | 6% more dangerous |
| Wells | 636 | 56.56 | 10% more dangerous |
| Minehead | 765 | 63.29 | 19% more dangerous |
| Keynsham | 1,260 | 68.62 | 26% more dangerous |
| Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge | 1,470 | 74.49 | 32% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fuller Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Compton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near A371 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Offender given a caution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Meadow Rise | Further action is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near The Batch | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Meadow Rise | Further action is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cat'S Ash | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Silk Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Coombe View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Cornwall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near A37 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Duchy Road | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Longbridge | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Kyte Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Alfred Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Beacon View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Board Cross | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Draycott Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 22 | 15 | 13 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.74 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.56 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.74 | 0.65 | 1.7 | 0.65 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.4 | 7 | 4.4 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.28 | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Public Order | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.65 | 0.37 | 0.09 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.28 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Shepton Mallet that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collett Park | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 0.92 |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet | 50.97 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 24% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 38% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 43% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 44% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 54% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 59% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 61% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 66% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepton Mallet | 438 | 47 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Shepton Mallet change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Shepton Mallet saw a 500% increase in drugs. Shepton Mallet saw a large fall in other theft during March, when it fell by 83% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -28% | - | - | +13% | +25% | - | -67% | -59% | -56% | -39% |
| Burglary | - | - | -67% | - | -40% | - | -67% | -50% | -33% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -43% | - | +100% | -46% | +350% | -71% | +33% | -20% | +67% | -50% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | +50% | - | +500% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | +50% | - | - | - | +200% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -83% | -57% | -55% | - | +75% | -50% | -44% | -17% | -82% | -50% |
| Public Order | +25% | -25% | -58% | - | -69% | +83% | -18% | -60% | -63% | +25% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +17% | -71% | - | - | +100% | -29% | +50% | +100% | -33% | +200% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +67% | - | -60% | -50% | - | -25% | -75% | -25% | -50% | +33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +29% | -24% | +39% | -17% | +125% | +40% | +53% | +180% | -16% | +44% |
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