Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS25 · North Somerset
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Winscombe has less crime — 14 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 14, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while Winscombe has more Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 14 vs 95 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Winscombe 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 Winscombe had more Vehicle crime and Other crime. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 95).