Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS1 · City of Bristol
1,683
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Yate has less crime — 137 vs 1,683 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Yate in February 2026 — 1,683 incidents compared to 137, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Public order (159), while Yate has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 137 vs 1,683 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Public order while Yate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yate recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 1,683).