Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS4 · City of Bristol
397
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS36 · South Gloucestershire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Frampton Cotterell has less crime — 38 vs 397 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Frampton Cotterell in April 2026 — 397 incidents compared to 38, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while Frampton Cotterell has more Public order (5). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Frampton Cotterell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Frampton Cotterell recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 38 vs 397 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Frampton Cotterell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Frampton Cotterell had more Public order. Overall, Frampton Cotterell recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 397).