Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cheddar has less crime — 38 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Yate recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 38, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Yate has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Yate — 38 vs 178 incidents. That is 79% 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 Yate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 178).