Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BS22 · North Somerset
157
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Bradford-on-Avon has less crime — 61 vs 157 incidents in March 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Bradford-on-Avon in March 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 61, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 61 vs 157 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Bradford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 157).