Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS9 · City of Bristol
182
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 182 incidents compared to 38, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Cheddar has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 38 vs 182 incidents. That is 79% 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 182).