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

BS9 · City of Bristol

182

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting45
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Bristol has less crime — 145 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol saw somewhat more crime than Bristol in April 2026 (182 vs 145 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Bristol has more Shoplifting (45). 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 182 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.

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 182).

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