Bristol vs Weston-Super-Mare — 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

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Bristol has less crime — 182 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 182 and 186 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Weston-Super-Mare records significantly more (77 vs 47 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 Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 182 vs 186 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 47 incidents of this type vs 77 in Weston-Super-Mare. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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