Bristol vs Bristol — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bristol

BS13 · City of Bristol

393

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences154
  • Shoplifting69
  • Anti-social behaviour61

Bristol

BS9 · City of Bristol

178

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting19

Bristol has less crime — 178 vs 393 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bristol recorded notably higher crime than Bristol in February 2026 — 393 vs 178 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bristol records significantly more (154 vs 63 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol or Bristol safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 178 vs 393 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bristol and Bristol?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bristol recorded 154 incidents of this type vs 63 in Bristol. Overall, Bristol had fewer total crimes (178 vs 393).

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