Bristol vs Winscombe — 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

Winscombe

BS25 · North Somerset

25

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Public order3

Winscombe has less crime — 25 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in April 2026 — 182 incidents compared to 25, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Winscombe has more Public order (3). 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 Winscombe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 25 vs 182 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Winscombe had more Public order. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 182).

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