Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS20 · North Somerset
134
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Portbury has less crime — 134 vs 331 incidents in April 2026.
Kingswood recorded notably higher crime than Portbury in April 2026 — 331 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Public order (31), 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, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 134 vs 331 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Public order while Portbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Portbury recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 331).