Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS25 · North Somerset
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Winscombe has less crime — 25 vs 38 incidents in April 2026.
Cheddar recorded notably higher crime than Winscombe in April 2026 — 38 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Winscombe has more Public order (3). 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, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Cheddar — 25 vs 38 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Winscombe 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 Winscombe had more Public order. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 38).