Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS30 · South Gloucestershire
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portbury has less crime — 95 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Bitton and Portbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 108 and 95 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bitton sees higher rates of Public order (13) and Burglary (10), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Bitton — 95 vs 108 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Portbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bitton saw higher rates of Public order and Burglary while Portbury had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Portbury recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 108).