Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS3 · City of Bristol
662
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
264
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kingswood has less crime — 264 vs 662 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Kingswood in April 2026 — 662 incidents compared to 264, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Other theft (56), while Kingswood has more Shoplifting (25). 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, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 264 vs 662 incidents. That is 60% 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 Kingswood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kingswood recorded fewer total crimes (264 vs 662).