Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS35 · South Gloucestershire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aust has less crime — 10 vs 26 incidents in February 2026.
Cheddar recorded substantially more crime than Aust in February 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 10, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aust sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Cheddar has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aust recorded fewer crimes than Cheddar — 10 vs 26 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Aust is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aust saw higher rates of Burglary while Cheddar had more Other theft. Overall, Aust recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 26).