Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS23 · North Somerset
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Banwell has less crime — 21 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Banwell in February 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 21, a 22.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banwell sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other theft (2), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Anti-social behaviour (65) and Public order (52). Banwell is below the national average while Weston-Super-Mare is above, making Banwell the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Banwell recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 21 vs 470 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Banwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banwell saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Weston-Super-Mare had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Banwell recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 470).