Bristol vs Weare — 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

Weare

BS26 · Somerset

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Weapons possession1

Weare has less crime — 2 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Weare in April 2026 — 182 incidents compared to 2, a 91.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (47) and Shoplifting (45), while Weare has more Other theft (1) and Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Bristol report — £4.99 Get the full Weare report — £4.99
View Bristol area page → View Weare area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Weare safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Weare recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 2 vs 182 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Weare is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Weare had more Other theft and Weapons possession. Overall, Weare recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 182).

Compare other areas

Bristol vs WeareBristol vs WeareBristol vs WeareBristol vs WinscombeBristol vs CheddarBristol vs Hutton