Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS2 · City of Bristol
1,891
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS4 · City of Bristol
397
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 397 vs 1,891 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 1,891 incidents compared to 397, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (186), while Bristol has more Criminal damage & arson (43). 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 — 397 vs 1,891 incidents. That is 79% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (397 vs 1,891).