Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS8 · City of Bristol
354
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS22 · North Somerset
165
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Weston-Super-Mare has less crime — 165 vs 354 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Weston-Super-Mare in February 2026 — 354 vs 165 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (39), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 165 vs 354 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer total crimes (165 vs 354).