Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS26 · Somerset
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weare has less crime — 2 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Portbury recorded substantially more crime than Weare in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 2, a 47.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (19), 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 Portbury — 2 vs 95 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Weare is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Weare had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Weare recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 95).