Bristol vs Wedmore — 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

Wedmore

BS28 · Somerset

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Burglary1

Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in April 2026 — 182 incidents compared to 3, a 60.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Anti-social behaviour (18), while Wedmore has more Burglary (1). 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 Wedmore safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 3 vs 182 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wedmore had more Burglary. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 182).

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