Bristol vs Yate — 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

Yate

BS37 · South Gloucestershire

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Bristol has less crime — 145 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Yate saw somewhat more crime than Bristol in April 2026 (178 vs 145 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Yate has more Shoplifting (26). 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 Yate safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Yate — 145 vs 178 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Yate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 178).

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