Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS1 · City of Bristol
1,863
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS11 · City of Bristol
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bristol has less crime — 145 vs 1,863 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 1,863 incidents compared to 145, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (187), while Bristol has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 145 vs 1,863 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bristol had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 1,863).