Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS22 · North Somerset
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Banwell has less crime — 13 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Banwell in April 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 13, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banwell sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (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, Banwell recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 13 vs 186 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Banwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banwell saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Banwell recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 186).