Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portbury has less crime — 95 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Kingswood recorded substantially more crime than Portbury in February 2026 — 263 incidents compared to 95, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Public order (20), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (24). Kingswood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 95 vs 263 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Portbury 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 Portbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Portbury recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 263).