Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS20 · North Somerset
134
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BS25 · North Somerset
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Winscombe has less crime — 25 vs 134 incidents in April 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in April 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 25, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Winscombe has more Public order (3). 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, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 25 vs 134 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Winscombe had more Public order. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 134).