Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS3 · City of Bristol
662
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS6 · City of Bristol
851
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 662 vs 851 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol saw somewhat more crime than Bristol in April 2026 (851 vs 662 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Other theft (56), while Bristol has more Shoplifting (101). 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 851 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Other theft while Bristol had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (662 vs 851).