Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS2 · City of Bristol
1,891
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS3 · City of Bristol
662
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 662 vs 1,891 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 1,891 incidents compared to 662, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (186), while Bristol has more Other theft (56). 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 — 662 vs 1,891 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bristol had more Other theft. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (662 vs 1,891).