Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS25 · North Somerset
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Winscombe has less crime — 14 vs 26 incidents in February 2026.
Cheddar recorded notably higher crime than Winscombe in February 2026 — 26 vs 14 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Other theft (2), while Winscombe has more Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (2). 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, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Cheddar — 14 vs 26 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cheddar saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Winscombe had more Vehicle crime and Other crime. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 26).