Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS4 · City of Bristol
397
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
264
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kingswood has less crime — 264 vs 397 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Kingswood in April 2026 — 397 vs 264 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), 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 397 incidents. That is 34% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Kingswood recorded fewer total crimes (264 vs 397).