Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS7 · City of Bristol
370
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS22 · North Somerset
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Weston-Super-Mare has less crime — 186 vs 370 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Weston-Super-Mare in April 2026 — 370 vs 186 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Public order (33), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 186 vs 370 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Public order while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 370).