Crime in Cheddar, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
626 crimes were recorded in Cheddar, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cheddar, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Cheddar, Somerset
- About this data
626 crimes were recorded in Cheddar, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 240 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cheddar, Somerset has the 2,405th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cheddar, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 626 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,527 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cheddar, Somerset was highest in the year to July 2022 (695 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (468). Over the whole period it rose 21%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 626 | 65.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 539 | 56.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 519 | 54.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 468 | 49.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 695 | 73.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 637 | 66.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 661 | 69.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 538 | 56.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 518 | 54.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cheddar, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+65%) and vehicle crime (+36%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 16.6 | 1.08 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +10% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +24% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -24% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.0 | 1.13 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.6 | 0.72 | +36% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 0.26 | +700% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +400% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.38 | +200% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cheddar, Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cheddar, Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cheddar, Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cheddar, Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cheddar, Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cheddar, Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cheddar, Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cheddar, Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cheddar, Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cheddar, Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cheddar, Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cheddar, Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cheddar, Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cheddar, Somerset
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cheddar, Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cheddar, Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cheddar, Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheddar, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendip West | 475 | 43.9 | -33% |
| Brent | 583 | 56.0 | -15% |
| King Alfred | 391 | 39.8 | -39% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +41% |
| Highbridge & Burnham South | 1,379 | 146.6 | +123% |
| Burnham on Sea North | 938 | 86.9 | +32% |
| Glastonbury | 1,479 | 161.8 | +146% |
| Huntspill | 579 | 56.8 | -14% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cheddar, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cufic Lane | 51 |
| On or near Wedmore Road | 21 |
| On or near Froglands Way | 20 |
| On or near Houlgate Way | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Sharpham Road | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Shipham Road | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Upper North Street | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cheddar, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 31.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Cheddar, Somerset has an estimated population of 9,527. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cheddar, Somerset sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cheddar, Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Cheddar, Somerset a safe place to live?
Cheddar, Somerset recorded 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cheddar, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Cheddar, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheddar, Somerset was up 16% on the year before: 626 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 539 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cheddar, Somerset?
Cheddar, Somerset is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cheddar, Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.