Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS14 · City of Bristol
243
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS23 · North Somerset
528
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 243 vs 528 incidents in April 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded notably higher crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 528 vs 243 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (62). 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 Weston-Super-Mare — 243 vs 528 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Weston-Super-Mare is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (243 vs 528).