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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 35th of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.

BS27, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cheddar

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88.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
35 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
-21%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 41 Apr 61 May 37 Jun 36 Jul 48 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cheddar. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour4134%
violence4134%
theft87%
burglary76%
criminal damage76%
vehicle crime65%
public order54%
weapons32%

Cheddar against Somerset

TypeCheddar per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence29.925.2▼ 20%
Burglary5.12–
Vehicle crime4.42▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour29.98.9▲ 5%
Theft and robbery5.84.6▼ 38%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cheddar88.3▼ 21%
Winscombe37.4▼ 9%
Axbridge3.6–
See every Somerset area ranked on the crime in Somerset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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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 35 of 112 Somerset 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).