Aust vs Bristol — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Aust

BS35 · South Gloucestershire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Drugs1
  • Other theft1

Bristol

BS9 · City of Bristol

182

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting45
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Aust has less crime — 5 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Aust in April 2026 — 182 incidents compared to 5, a 36.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aust sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Bristol has more Shoplifting (45) and Anti-social behaviour (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aust or Bristol safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aust recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 5 vs 182 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Aust is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aust and Bristol?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aust saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Bristol had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aust recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 182).

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