Bristol vs Weston-Super-Mare — 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

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Weston-Super-Mare has less crime — 186 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Weston-Super-Mare in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 186, a 3.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (188 vs 77 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 Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 186 vs 550 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 188 incidents of this type vs 77 in Weston-Super-Mare. Overall, Weston-Super-Mare had fewer total crimes (186 vs 550).

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