Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS41 · North Somerset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS26 · Somerset
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weare has less crime — 2 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Long Ashton recorded substantially more crime than Weare in February 2026 — 40 incidents compared to 2, a 20.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Long Ashton sees higher rates of Burglary (10) and Anti-social behaviour (4), while Weare has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Weare recorded fewer crimes than Long Ashton — 2 vs 40 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Weare 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Weare had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Weare recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 40).