Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS30 · South Gloucestershire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
264
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bitton has less crime — 83 vs 264 incidents in April 2026.
Kingswood recorded substantially more crime than Bitton in April 2026 — 264 incidents compared to 83, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bitton sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Kingswood has more Shoplifting (25). Bitton is below the national average while Kingswood is above, making Bitton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bitton recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 83 vs 264 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Bitton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bitton saw higher rates of Public order while Kingswood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bitton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 264).