Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
264
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 264 incidents in April 2026.
Kingswood recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 264 incidents compared to 38, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Kingswood has more Shoplifting (25). Cheddar is below the national average while Kingswood is above, making Cheddar the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 38 vs 264 incidents. That is 86% 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 Kingswood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 264).