Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS22 · North Somerset
165
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 165 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 165 incidents compared to 26, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 26 vs 165 incidents. That is 84% 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 Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 165).