Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS8 · City of Bristol
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 38, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54), while Cheddar has more Other theft (4). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 38 vs 428 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Cheddar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cheddar had more Other theft. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 428).