Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS26 · Somerset
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weare has less crime — 2 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Kingswood recorded substantially more crime than Weare in February 2026 — 263 incidents compared to 2, a 131.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39) and Public order (20), while Weare has more Vehicle crime (1). Kingswood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Weare is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Weare recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 2 vs 263 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Weare is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Weare had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Weare recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 263).