Bristol vs Bristol — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bristol

BS1 · City of Bristol

1,863

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences525
  • Anti-social behaviour332
  • Shoplifting187

Bristol

BS9 · City of Bristol

182

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting45
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Bristol has less crime — 182 vs 1,863 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 1,863 incidents compared to 182, a 10.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (525 vs 47 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Bristol safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 182 vs 1,863 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Bristol?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 525 incidents of this type vs 47 in Bristol. Overall, Bristol had fewer total crimes (182 vs 1,863).

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