Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS36 · South Gloucestershire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS20 · North Somerset
134
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Frampton Cotterell has less crime — 38 vs 134 incidents in April 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Frampton Cotterell in April 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 38, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frampton Cotterell sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Frampton Cotterell recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 38 vs 134 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Frampton Cotterell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Frampton Cotterell saw higher rates of Public order while Portbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Frampton Cotterell recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 134).