Portbury vs Weston-Super-Mare — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Portbury

BS20 · North Somerset

95

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

165

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting19

Portbury has less crime — 95 vs 165 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Weston-Super-Mare recorded notably higher crime than Portbury in February 2026 — 165 vs 95 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Weston-Super-Mare records significantly more (70 vs 32 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Portbury report — £4.99 Get the full Weston-Super-Mare report — £4.99
View Portbury area page → View Weston-Super-Mare area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Portbury or Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 95 vs 165 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Portbury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Portbury and Weston-Super-Mare?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Portbury recorded 32 incidents of this type vs 70 in Weston-Super-Mare. Overall, Portbury had fewer total crimes (95 vs 165).

Compare other areas

Clevedon vs Weston-Super-MareWeston-Super-Mare vs Weston-Super-MarePortbury vs ClevedonPortbury vs Weston-Super-Mare