Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS14 · City of Bristol
243
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
264
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 243 vs 264 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol and Kingswood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 243 and 264 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Kingswood has more Shoplifting (25). 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 Kingswood — 243 vs 264 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kingswood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (243 vs 264).