Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS41 · North Somerset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 40 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Kingswood recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in February 2026 — 263 incidents compared to 40, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Public order (20), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (10). Kingswood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Long Ashton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 40 vs 263 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Public order while Long Ashton had more Burglary. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 263).