Crime Rate in Cheddar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheddar

The total recorded crimes in Cheddar, Sedgemoor, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheddar crime rate of 16.92 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Cheddar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cufic Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Lower North Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wedmore Road 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 July 2025 the Cheddar has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 16.92 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheddar)CrimesRank (Cheddar)CrimesRank (Cheddar)
Bridgwater South284 13,985 12,691 1
Bridgwater North & Central172 22,611 22,001 2
Highbridge & Burnham South115 51,847 31,399 3
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip147 31,399 5743 8
North Petherton134 41,797 41,270 4
Bridgwater West76 7950 7849 5
Brent65 81,032 6783 6
Burnham on Sea North77 6854 8764 7
Huntspill49 10701 9535 9
King Alfred32 11423 11352 11
Cannington30 12311 12292 12

Cheddar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202529
May 202524
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513
January 202516
December 202424
November 202414
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 20257
April 202519
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
October 20249
September 20246
August 202420

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Cheddar in July 2025

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

1. Cufic Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Lower North Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wedmore Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Froglands Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Black Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Link (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Middle Down Drove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Braysbridge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Andrews Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hellier'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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