Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS8 · City of Bristol
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS41 · North Somerset
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 34 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 34, a 12.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (57) and Shoplifting (54), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (5) and Vehicle crime (4). Bristol sits above the national average for recorded crime while Long Ashton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 34 vs 428 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Long Ashton had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 428).