Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS41 · North Somerset
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BS22 · North Somerset
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 34 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in April 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 34, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Long Ashton sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Vehicle crime (4), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 34 vs 186 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Long Ashton saw higher rates of Burglary and Vehicle crime while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 186).