Bristol vs Kingswood — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS9 · City of Bristol

182

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting45
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Kingswood

BS16 · South Gloucestershire

264

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences103
  • Anti-social behaviour42
  • Shoplifting25

Bristol has less crime — 182 vs 264 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kingswood saw somewhat more crime than Bristol in April 2026 (264 vs 182 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kingswood records significantly more (103 vs 47 incidents). 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 Kingswood safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 182 vs 264 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 47 incidents of this type vs 103 in Kingswood. Overall, Bristol had fewer total crimes (182 vs 264).

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