Bristol vs Weston-Super-Mare — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bristol

BS2 · City of Bristol

1,690

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences517
  • Anti-social behaviour314
  • Public order168

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 · North Somerset

470

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences201
  • Anti-social behaviour65
  • Public order52

Weston-Super-Mare has less crime — 470 vs 1,690 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Weston-Super-Mare in February 2026 — 1,690 incidents compared to 470, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (517 vs 201 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 470 vs 1,690 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bristol recorded 517 incidents of this type vs 201 in Weston-Super-Mare. Overall, Weston-Super-Mare had fewer total crimes (470 vs 1,690).

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