Portbury vs Weston-Super-Mare — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Portbury

BS20 · North Somerset

134

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour24

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Portbury has less crime — 134 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Weston-Super-Mare saw somewhat more crime than Portbury in April 2026 (186 vs 134 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Weston-Super-Mare records significantly more (77 vs 39 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portbury or Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 134 vs 186 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Portbury and Weston-Super-Mare?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Portbury recorded 39 incidents of this type vs 77 in Weston-Super-Mare. Overall, Portbury had fewer total crimes (134 vs 186).

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