Bristol vs Weston-Super-Mare — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS13 · City of Bristol

393

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences154
  • Shoplifting69
  • Anti-social behaviour61

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

165

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting19

Weston-Super-Mare has less crime — 165 vs 393 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Weston-Super-Mare in February 2026 — 393 vs 165 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (154 vs 70 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 February 2026 Police data, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 165 vs 393 incidents. That is 58% 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 February 2026, Bristol recorded 154 incidents of this type vs 70 in Weston-Super-Mare. Overall, Weston-Super-Mare had fewer total crimes (165 vs 393).

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