Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA13 · Wiltshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Westbury recorded notably higher crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 62 vs 38 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Westbury has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Westbury — 38 vs 62 incidents. That is 39% 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 Westbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 62).