Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS8 · City of Bristol
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS36 · South Gloucestershire
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Frampton Cotterell has less crime — 51 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Frampton Cotterell in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 51, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (47) and Vehicle crime (39), while Frampton Cotterell has more Burglary (16) and Public order (5). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Frampton Cotterell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Frampton Cotterell recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 51 vs 351 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Frampton Cotterell 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 Vehicle crime while Frampton Cotterell had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Frampton Cotterell recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 351).