Bristol vs Yate — 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

Yate

BS37 · South Gloucestershire

137

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Public order9

Yate has less crime — 137 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol saw somewhat more crime than Yate in February 2026 (199 vs 137 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 February 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 137 vs 199 incidents. That is 31% 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 February 2026, Bristol recorded 93 incidents of this type vs 74 in Yate. Overall, Yate had fewer total crimes (137 vs 199).

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