Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS15 · South Gloucestershire
400
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS37 · South Gloucestershire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Yate has less crime — 137 vs 400 incidents in February 2026.
Kingswood recorded substantially more crime than Yate in February 2026 — 400 incidents compared to 137, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Yate has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 137 vs 400 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Yate had more Public order. Overall, Yate recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 400).