Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS23 · North Somerset
528
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kingswood has less crime — 331 vs 528 incidents in April 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded notably higher crime than Kingswood in April 2026 — 528 vs 331 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Public order (31), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (62). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 331 vs 528 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Weston-Super-Mare is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Public order while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kingswood recorded fewer total crimes (331 vs 528).