Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS14 · City of Bristol
243
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS8 · City of Bristol
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 243 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 428 vs 243 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Bristol has more Shoplifting (54). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 243 vs 428 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Bristol had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (243 vs 428).