Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS35 · South Gloucestershire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS20 · North Somerset
134
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aust has less crime — 5 vs 134 incidents in April 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Aust in April 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 5, a 26.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aust sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (32) and Anti-social behaviour (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aust recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 5 vs 134 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Aust is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aust saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Portbury had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aust recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 134).