Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
400
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS23 · North Somerset
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kingswood has less crime — 400 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare saw somewhat more crime than Kingswood in February 2026 (470 vs 400 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Public order (52). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 400 vs 470 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Weston-Super-Mare is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weston-Super-Mare had more Public order. Overall, Kingswood recorded fewer total crimes (400 vs 470).