Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS31 · Bath and North East Somerset
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Keynsham recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 38, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Keynsham has more Public order (22). 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 Keynsham — 38 vs 166 incidents. That is 77% 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 Keynsham had more Public order. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 166).