Bristol vs Cheddar — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bristol

BS10 · City of Bristol

328

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences145
  • Shoplifting31
  • Vehicle crime29

Cheddar

BS27 · Somerset

26

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Other theft2

Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 328 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 328 incidents compared to 26, a 12.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31) and Vehicle crime (29), while Cheddar has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Other theft (2). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cheddar is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Cheddar safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 26 vs 328 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cheddar is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Cheddar?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Cheddar had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 328).

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