Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BS23 · North Somerset
555
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bradford-on-Avon has less crime — 61 vs 555 incidents in March 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Bradford-on-Avon in March 2026 — 555 incidents compared to 61, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (50). Bradford-on-Avon is below the national average while Weston-Super-Mare is above, making Bradford-on-Avon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 61 vs 555 incidents. That is 89% 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 555).