Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS31 · Bath and North East Somerset
147
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.
Keynsham recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 26, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Keynsham has more Public order (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Keynsham — 26 vs 147 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Cheddar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cheddar saw higher rates of Other theft while Keynsham had more Public order. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 147).