Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Yate recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 26, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Yate has more Public order (9). 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 Yate — 26 vs 137 incidents. That is 81% 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 Yate had more Public order. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 137).