Bristol vs Keynsham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS8 · City of Bristol

428

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences110
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Shoplifting54

Keynsham

BS31 · Bath and North East Somerset

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Public order22

Keynsham has less crime — 166 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Keynsham in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 166, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54), while Keynsham has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Keynsham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Keynsham recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 166 vs 428 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Keynsham had more Public order. Overall, Keynsham recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 428).

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