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

BS23 · North Somerset

528

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences196
  • Anti-social behaviour86
  • Shoplifting62

Bristol has less crime — 182 vs 528 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Bristol in April 2026 — 528 incidents compared to 182, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Weston-Super-Mare records significantly more (196 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 528 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Weston-Super-Mare is above the national average.

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 196 in Weston-Super-Mare. Overall, Bristol had fewer total crimes (182 vs 528).

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