Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS11 · City of Bristol
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
264
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 145 vs 264 incidents in April 2026.
Kingswood recorded notably higher crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 264 vs 145 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Kingswood has more Shoplifting (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 145 vs 264 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kingswood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 264).