Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS8 · City of Bristol
354
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS23 · North Somerset
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 354 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare saw somewhat more crime than Bristol in February 2026 (470 vs 354 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (39), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Public order (52). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 354 vs 470 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Weston-Super-Mare 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 Public order. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (354 vs 470).