Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS11 · City of Bristol
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS28 · Somerset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in February 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 3, a 69.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42) and Anti-social behaviour (22), while Wedmore has more Burglary (1) and Public order (1). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wedmore is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 3 vs 207 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wedmore had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 207).