Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS20 · North Somerset
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BS23 · North Somerset
470
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Portbury has less crime — 95 vs 470 incidents in February 2026.
Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Portbury in February 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 95, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Public order (52). Portbury is below the national average while Weston-Super-Mare is above, making Portbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 95 vs 470 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Portbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Portbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weston-Super-Mare had more Public order. Overall, Portbury recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 470).