Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS2 · City of Bristol
1,690
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
400
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kingswood has less crime — 400 vs 1,690 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Kingswood in February 2026 — 1,690 incidents compared to 400, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Public order (168), while Kingswood has more Shoplifting (44). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 400 vs 1,690 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Public order while Kingswood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kingswood recorded fewer total crimes (400 vs 1,690).