Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA6 · Somerset
90
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 90 incidents in April 2026.
Glastonbury recorded notably higher crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 90 vs 38 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Glastonbury has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Glastonbury — 38 vs 90 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Cheddar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cheddar saw higher rates of Other theft while Glastonbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 90).