Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 26, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (24). 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 Portbury — 26 vs 95 incidents. That is 73% 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 Portbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 95).