Bristol vs Wedmore — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS10 · City of Bristol

317

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences119
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Shoplifting36

Wedmore

BS28 · Somerset

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Burglary1

Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 317 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in April 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 3, a 105.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Shoplifting (36), while Wedmore has more Burglary (1). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wedmore is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Wedmore safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 3 vs 317 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wedmore had more Burglary. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 317).

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