Bristol vs Yate — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS3 · City of Bristol

662

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences236
  • Anti-social behaviour111
  • Other theft56

Yate

BS37 · South Gloucestershire

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Yate has less crime — 178 vs 662 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Yate in April 2026 — 662 incidents compared to 178, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Other theft (56), while Yate has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Yate safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 178 vs 662 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Yate?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Other theft while Yate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Yate recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 662).

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