Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS27 · Somerset
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS23 · North Somerset
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cheddar has less crime — 26 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Cheddar in February 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 26, a 18.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheddar sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Public order (52). Cheddar is below the national average while Weston-Super-Mare is above, making Cheddar the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 26 vs 470 incidents. That is 94% 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 Weston-Super-Mare had more Public order. Overall, Cheddar recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 470).