Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS1 · City of Bristol
1,863
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS14 · City of Bristol
243
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 243 vs 1,863 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 1,863 incidents compared to 243, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (187), while Bristol has more Vehicle crime (20). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 243 vs 1,863 incidents. That is 87% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (243 vs 1,863).