Bristol vs Weston-Super-Mare — 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

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Bristol has less crime — 145 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Weston-Super-Mare saw somewhat more crime than Bristol in April 2026 (186 vs 145 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (24). 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 Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 145 vs 186 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 186).

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