Bristol vs Bristol — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS11 · City of Bristol

145

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Bristol

BS13 · City of Bristol

550

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences188
  • Anti-social behaviour104
  • Shoplifting81

Bristol has less crime — 145 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 145, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Bristol has more Shoplifting (81). 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 — 145 vs 550 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bristol had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 550).

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