Bristol vs Kingswood — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS11 · City of Bristol

207

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Shoplifting42
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Kingswood

BS15 · South Gloucestershire

400

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences182
  • Shoplifting44
  • Anti-social behaviour42

Bristol has less crime — 207 vs 400 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kingswood recorded notably higher crime than Bristol in February 2026 — 400 vs 207 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kingswood records significantly more (182 vs 69 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Bristol report — £4.99 Get the full Kingswood report — £4.99
View Bristol area page → View Kingswood area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Kingswood safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 207 vs 400 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bristol recorded 69 incidents of this type vs 182 in Kingswood. Overall, Bristol had fewer total crimes (207 vs 400).

Compare other areas

Bristol vs KingswoodBristol vs KingswoodBristol vs KingswoodBristol vs BristolBristol vs KingswoodBristol vs Bristol