Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS28 · Somerset
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wedmore has less crime — 3 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Wedmore in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 3, a 31.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while Wedmore has more Burglary (1) and Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Wedmore recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 3 vs 95 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Wedmore is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wedmore had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Wedmore recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 95).