Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS16 · South Gloucestershire
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS22 · North Somerset
165
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Weston-Super-Mare has less crime — 165 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Kingswood recorded notably higher crime than Weston-Super-Mare in February 2026 — 263 vs 165 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kingswood sees higher rates of Public order (20), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer crimes than Kingswood — 165 vs 263 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Kingswood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kingswood saw higher rates of Public order while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Weston-Super-Mare recorded fewer total crimes (165 vs 263).