Weston-Super-Mare vs Winscombe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Weston-Super-Mare

BS22 · North Somerset

165

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Winscombe

BS25 · North Somerset

14

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Other crime2

Winscombe has less crime — 14 vs 165 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in February 2026 — 165 incidents compared to 14, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Weston-Super-Mare sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24) and Shoplifting (19), while Winscombe has more Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Weston-Super-Mare or Winscombe safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 14 vs 165 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Weston-Super-Mare saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Winscombe had more Vehicle crime and Other crime. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 165).

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