Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
331
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Yate has less crime — 178 vs 331 incidents in April 2026.
Kingswood recorded notably higher crime than Yate in April 2026 — 331 vs 178 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Public order (31), while Yate has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 178 vs 331 incidents. That is 46% 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 Yate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Yate recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 331).