Bristol vs Yate — 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

Yate

BS37 · South Gloucestershire

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Yate has less crime — 178 vs 182 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol and Yate recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 182 and 178 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Yate safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 178 vs 182 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bristol recorded 47 incidents of this type vs 62 in Yate. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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