Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS34 · South Gloucestershire
239
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BA9 · Somerset
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wincanton has less crime — 43 vs 239 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke Gifford recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in April 2026 — 239 incidents compared to 43, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke Gifford sees higher rates of Public order (38) and Anti-social behaviour (34), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). Stoke Gifford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wincanton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Stoke Gifford — 43 vs 239 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stoke Gifford saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Wincanton had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 239).