Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS6 · City of Bristol
760
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS25 · North Somerset
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Winscombe has less crime — 14 vs 760 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in February 2026 — 760 incidents compared to 14, a 54.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (149) and Public order (70), while Winscombe has more Vehicle crime (3) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Winscombe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 14 vs 760 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Winscombe had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 760).