Bristol vs Yate — 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

Yate

BS37 · South Gloucestershire

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Yate has less crime — 178 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Yate in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 178, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (188 vs 62 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 Yate safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 178 vs 550 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 188 incidents of this type vs 62 in Yate. Overall, Yate had fewer total crimes (178 vs 550).

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