Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BS27 · Somerset
45
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 45 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.
Bradford-on-Avon saw somewhat more crime than Cheddar in March 2026 (61 vs 45 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Cheddar has more Public order (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Bradford-on-Avon — 45 vs 61 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Cheddar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Cheddar had more Public order. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 61).