Bristol vs Winscombe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bristol

BS7 · City of Bristol

370

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences126
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Public order33

Winscombe

BS25 · North Somerset

25

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Public order3

Winscombe has less crime — 25 vs 370 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in April 2026 — 370 incidents compared to 25, a 14.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (126 vs 13 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Winscombe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 25 vs 370 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Winscombe?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 126 incidents of this type vs 13 in Winscombe. Overall, Winscombe had fewer total crimes (25 vs 370).

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