Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS9 · City of Bristol
178
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BS34 · South Gloucestershire
243
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bristol has less crime — 178 vs 243 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke Gifford saw somewhat more crime than Bristol in February 2026 (243 vs 178 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Stoke Gifford has more Public order (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Stoke Gifford — 178 vs 243 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Stoke Gifford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stoke Gifford had more Public order. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 243).