Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Brislington West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Avonmouth and Shirehampton Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Brislington West Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Brislington West Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,361 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Brislington West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,700 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.5% trend
      34.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B Brislington West
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,361
      1,700
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,456
      1,459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      34.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton
      B Brislington West
      Violent Crime
      491 ↓11%
      633 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↓16%
      245 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑9%
      106 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↓36%
      78 ↓43%
      Burglary
      65 ↑14%
      64 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓27%
      134 ↑24%
      Drugs
      29 ↑61%
      35 ↑192%
      Public Order
      113 ↓6%
      190 ↑22%
      Robbery
      16 ↑33%
      36 ↑64%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑75%
      130 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      15 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      22 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Avonmouth and Shirehampton is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Avonmouth and Shirehampton safer than Brislington West?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,361 crimes in the last 12 months. Brislington West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,700 crimes. Avonmouth and Shirehampton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Brislington West?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brislington West shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Brislington West?

      In Avonmouth and Shirehampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In Brislington West, it is Violent Crime (633 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Brislington West?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton recorded 178 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brislington West recorded 245. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Avonmouth and Shirehampton vs Brislington West?

      Violent crime in Avonmouth and Shirehampton totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 633 in Brislington West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Brislington West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Avonmouth and Shirehampton recorded 1,456 crimes (now 1,361, a change of -6.5%). Brislington West recorded 1,459 crimes previously (now 1,700, +16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Brislington West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Avonmouth and Shirehampton has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Brislington West has 34.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Brislington West?

      Avonmouth and Shirehampton falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Brislington West is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Brislington West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Avonmouth and Shirehampton or Brislington West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Avonmouth and Shirehampton and Brislington West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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