Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS30 · South Gloucestershire
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Bitton recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 26, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bitton sees higher rates of Public order (13) and Burglary (10), while Cheddar has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Bitton — 26 vs 108 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Cheddar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bitton saw higher rates of Public order and Burglary while Cheddar had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 108).