Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS14 · City of Bristol
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BS9 · City of Bristol
178
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bristol has less crime — 178 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Bristol and Bristol recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 199 and 178 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bristol sees higher rates of Public order (20), while Bristol has more Shoplifting (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, Bristol recorded fewer crimes than Bristol — 178 vs 199 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Bristol is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bristol saw higher rates of Public order while Bristol had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bristol recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 199).