Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS41 · North Somerset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 40 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Portbury recorded notably higher crime than Long Ashton in February 2026 — 95 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Long Ashton sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Portbury has more Shoplifting (24). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Portbury — 40 vs 95 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Long Ashton saw higher rates of Burglary while Portbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 95).