Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS34 · South Gloucestershire
243
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Portbury has less crime — 95 vs 243 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke Gifford recorded substantially more crime than Portbury in February 2026 — 243 incidents compared to 95, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Stoke Gifford has more Public order (21). Portbury is below the national average while Stoke Gifford is above, making Portbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Stoke Gifford — 95 vs 243 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Portbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stoke Gifford had more Public order. Overall, Portbury recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 243).