Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS3 · City of Bristol
595
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS5 · City of Bristol
622
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 595 vs 622 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol and Bristol recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 595 and 622 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 595 vs 622 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bristol recorded 205 incidents of this type vs 222 in Bristol. Total crime levels were broadly similar.