Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS41 · North Somerset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Long Ashton recorded notably higher crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 40 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Long Ashton — 26 vs 40 incidents. That is 35% 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 Long Ashton had more Burglary. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 40).