Bath vs Weston-Super-Mare — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bath

BA2 · Bath and North East Somerset

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Bath has less crime — 146 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Weston-Super-Mare saw somewhat more crime than Bath in April 2026 (186 vs 146 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Weston-Super-Mare records significantly more (77 vs 41 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bath or Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bath recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 146 vs 186 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Bath and Weston-Super-Mare?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bath recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 77 in Weston-Super-Mare. Overall, Bath had fewer total crimes (146 vs 186).

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