Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
307
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 38, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (35). Cheddar is below the national average while Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge — 38 vs 307 incidents. That is 88% 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 Trowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 307).