Crime in Cheddar
Cheddar had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 79 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Bristol area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.
BS27, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cheddar
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cheddar. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| anti-social behaviour | 41 | 34% |
| violence | 41 | 34% |
| theft | 8 | 7% |
| burglary | 7 | 6% |
| criminal damage | 7 | 6% |
| vehicle crime | 6 | 5% |
| public order | 5 | 4% |
| weapons | 3 | 2% |
Cheddar against Bristol
| Type | Cheddar per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 29.9 | 37.9 | ▼ 20% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | 4.6 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 4.4 | 8.3 | ▼ 50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29.9 | 16.8 | ▲ 5% |
| Theft and robbery | 5.8 | 11.6 | ▼ 38% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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Questions people ask
Is Cheddar a safe area?
Cheddar had about 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 79 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Cheddar?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (41), followed by violence (41) and theft (8).