Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bruton has less crime — 15 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 15, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other theft (2), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 15 vs 95 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Bruton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bruton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Portbury had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 95).