Bristol vs Wedmore — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS14 · City of Bristol

199

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Public order20

Wedmore

BS28 · Somerset

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 3, a 66.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28), while Wedmore has more Burglary (1). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wedmore is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Wedmore safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 3 vs 199 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wedmore had more Burglary. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 199).

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