Crime Rate in Cheddar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheddar

The total recorded crimes in Cheddar, Sedgemoor, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheddar crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cheddar, encompassing approximately 3,782 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cheddar Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wedmore Road with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cufic Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cheddar?

To understand the safety of Cheddar, we need to analyze Cheddar crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Cheddar demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 585 crimes compared to 1375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

    • In 2023, Cheddar had fewer crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 478 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cheddar recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Sedgemoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sedgemoor, Cheddar has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cheddar Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cheddar has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 11.10 ranking 10th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Cheddar crimes were 585. The crime rate of Cheddar in 2024 was 154.66 (year) or 12.89 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheddar were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.37 (year) or 10.53 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheddar)CrimesRank (Cheddar)CrimesRank (Cheddar)
Bridgwater South311 13,985 12,691 1
Bridgwater North & Central204 22,611 22,001 2
Highbridge & Burnham South129 51,847 31,399 3
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip180 31,399 5743 8
North Petherton156 41,797 41,270 4
Bridgwater West48 9950 7849 5
Brent110 61,032 6783 6
Burnham on Sea North71 7854 8764 7
Huntspill55 8701 9535 9
King Alfred28 12423 11352 11
Cannington31 11311 12292 12

Cheddar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513
January 202516
December 202424
November 202414
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419
July 202418
June 202456
May 202418

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202519
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
October 20249
September 20246
August 202420
July 20248
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cheddar in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheddar postcode area is presented below.

1. Wedmore Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Springfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cufic Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Centenary Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Chestnuts (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fir Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Upper Draycott Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kemm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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