Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS9 · City of Bristol
182
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 182 vs 331 incidents in April 2026.
Kingswood recorded notably higher crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 331 vs 182 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Kingswood has more Public order (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 182 vs 331 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kingswood had more Public order. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (182 vs 331).