Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS23 · North Somerset
528
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BS25 · North Somerset
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Winscombe has less crime — 25 vs 528 incidents in April 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in April 2026 — 528 incidents compared to 25, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Weston-Super-Mare sees higher rates of Shoplifting (62), while Winscombe has more Public order (3). Weston-Super-Mare sits above the national average for recorded crime while Winscombe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 25 vs 528 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Weston-Super-Mare saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Winscombe had more Public order. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 528).