Bristol vs Yate — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS10 · City of Bristol

328

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences145
  • Shoplifting31
  • Vehicle crime29

Yate

BS37 · South Gloucestershire

137

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Public order9

Yate has less crime — 137 vs 328 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Yate in February 2026 — 328 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31) and Vehicle crime (29), while Yate has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Public order (9). 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 Yate safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 137 vs 328 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Yate had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Yate recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 328).

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