Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
264
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS41 · North Somerset
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 34 vs 264 incidents in April 2026.
Kingswood recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in April 2026 — 264 incidents compared to 34, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (25), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (5) and Vehicle crime (4). 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 April 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 34 vs 264 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Long Ashton had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 264).