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

BS4 · City of Bristol

397

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences161
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Criminal damage & arson43

Bristol has less crime — 145 vs 397 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 397 incidents compared to 145, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (161 vs 66 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 — 145 vs 397 incidents. That is 63% 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 66 incidents of this type vs 161 in Bristol. Overall, Bristol had fewer total crimes (145 vs 397).

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