Bristol vs Long Ashton — 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

Long Ashton

BS41 · North Somerset

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Burglary5
  • Vehicle crime4

Long Ashton has less crime — 34 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in April 2026 — 182 incidents compared to 34, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Anti-social behaviour (18), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (5) and Vehicle crime (4). 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 Long Ashton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 34 vs 182 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Long Ashton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Long Ashton had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 182).

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