Bristol vs Portbury — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS13 · City of Bristol

550

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences188
  • Anti-social behaviour104
  • Shoplifting81

Portbury

BS20 · North Somerset

134

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour24

Portbury has less crime — 134 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Portbury in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 134, a 4.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (188 vs 39 incidents). 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 Portbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 134 vs 550 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 188 incidents of this type vs 39 in Portbury. Overall, Portbury had fewer total crimes (134 vs 550).

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