Bristol Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (25/100)
Country-level baseline — we don't yet have a city-specific score for Bristol. The number below is the United Kingdom country baseline.
Is Bristol safe for travelers?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Bristol — read the breakdown below.
Government advisory (score 15)
Crime (score 35)
2026-05-09 11:01:52
80%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Bristol, United Kingdom.
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- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 35/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Environmental quality (score 25/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Baseline scores
Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) · Confidence: 80
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Live conditions in Bristol
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☁ Overcast
Bristol, United Kingdom
| Today's high / low | 13°C / 6.2°C | Wind now / max | 9.4 km/h / 13.7 km/h |
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| Humidity | 56% | Precipitation today | 1.3 mm · 78% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.5 | Sunrise / Sunset | 05:18 / 20:55 |
- High precipitation chance
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-05-15 11:10:37 UTC
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 2.1 / 4.3 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 74 / 2.9 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-05-15 11:10:38 UTC
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts (within ~500 km)
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Green flood alert in France GREEN · ~458 km · 2026-05-01
On 27/04/2026, a flood started in France, lasting until 12/05/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-05-15 11:00:40
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-04-16
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-L
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-05-15 11:00:40
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Bristol United Kingdom
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Condé Nast Traveller Middle East · 2d ago
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Should we be worried about talk of jet fuel shortages?
The Times · 21h ago
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Britain updates Somalia travel warning over clashes, border risks
hiiraan.com · 17h ago
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Maldives travel advice updated as activity 'may be fatal'
facebook.com · 2d ago
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Brits travelling to Thailand must leave 1 item at home or risk prison time
Bristol Live · 3d ago
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Not Bristol or Gloucester — UK’s most walkable city is named and it's 1 hour from Wales
Wales Online · 4d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-05-15 11:10:38 UTC
Emergency numbers (United Kingdom)
| Police | 999 |
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| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| General | 112 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bristol safe for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Bristol — read the breakdown below. Crime risk score is 35/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon.
What is the biggest risk in Bristol?
The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 35/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Bristol were last reviewed on 2026-05-09 11:01:52. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
reviewed
Last reviewed
2026-05-09 11:01:52
Data confidence
80%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Bristol
- Editorial baseline (country-level): Country-level threat scoring used because city-specific baseline not yet added
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city falls back to country-level scores. The actual risk in Bristol may differ from the country average.
What is unavailable
- City-specific threat scoring (we are using country-level fallback).
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.