Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS4 · City of Bristol
397
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kingswood has less crime — 331 vs 397 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol saw somewhat more crime than Kingswood in April 2026 (397 vs 331 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while Kingswood has more Public order (31). 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 — 331 vs 397 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kingswood had more Public order. Overall, Kingswood recorded fewer total crimes (331 vs 397).