Bristol vs Portbury — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bristol

BS9 · City of Bristol

179

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting19

Portbury

BS20 · North Somerset

95

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Portbury has less crime — 95 vs 179 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Portbury in February 2026 — 179 vs 95 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (64 vs 32 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 Portbury safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 95 vs 179 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Portbury is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bristol recorded 64 incidents of this type vs 32 in Portbury. Overall, Portbury had fewer total crimes (95 vs 179).

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