Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS41 · North Somerset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS23 · North Somerset
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Long Ashton has less crime — 40 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in February 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 40, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Long Ashton sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Public order (52). Long Ashton is below the national average while Weston-Super-Mare is above, making Long Ashton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 40 vs 470 incidents. That is 91% 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 Weston-Super-Mare had more Public order. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 470).