Crime in Cheddar, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
635 crimes were recorded in Cheddar, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cheddar, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Cheddar, Somerset
- Types of crime in Cheddar, Somerset
- Cheddar, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cheddar, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cheddar, Somerset
- Demographics of Cheddar, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Cheddar, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (243), anti-social behaviour (158) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,355th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cheddar, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 635 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.7 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,527 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cheddar, Somerset peaked in the year to August 2020 (674 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (459). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 635 | 66.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 527 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 541 | 56.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 459 | 48.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 649 | 68.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 631 | 66.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 674 | 70.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 573 | 60.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 513 | 53.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cheddar, Somerset recorded notably more burglary (27% above the national rate), and notably less public order (39% below) and other theft (30% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 43 and other theft rose from 31 to 43, while public order fell from 48 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 25.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 16.6 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +105% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cheddar, Somerset; the highest is Glastonbury, Somerset (164.3 per 1,000) and the lowest King Alfred (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheddar, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendip West | 466 | 43.1 | -35% |
| Brent | 615 | 59.0 | -11% |
| King Alfred | 393 | 40.0 | -40% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +31% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,399 | 148.7 | +123% |
| Burnham on Sea North | 962 | 89.1 | +34% |
| Glastonbury | 1,502 | 164.3 | +147% |
| Huntspill | 571 | 56.0 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Cheddar, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cufic Lane” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cufic Lane | 53 |
| On or near Wedmore Road | 20 |
| On or near Froglands Way | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Sharpham Road | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Houlgate Way | 15 |
| On or near Shipham Road | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near Bath Street | 12 |
Of the 477 crimes in Cheddar, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 204 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Cheddar, Somerset has an estimated population of 9,527 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cheddar, Somerset average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cheddar, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cheddar, Somerset a safe place to live?
Cheddar, Somerset recorded 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,355th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Cheddar, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Cheddar, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheddar, Somerset was up 20% on the year before: 635 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 527 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cheddar, Somerset?
About 9,527 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cheddar, Somerset?
Cheddar, Somerset is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.