Barton Hill vs Knowle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Barton Hill Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Knowle Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Barton Hill vs Knowle Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Barton Hill
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑98.5% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Knowle
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,820 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.9% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barton Hill
      B Knowle
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,358
      1,820
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,188
      1,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑98.5%
      ↑34.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barton Hill
      B Knowle
      Violent Crime
      830 ↑100%
      787 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      358 ↑102%
      264 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      169 ↑156%
      127 ↑79%
      Vehicle Crime
      121 ↑34%
      106 ↓31%
      Burglary
      84 ↑147%
      50 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↑107%
      138 ↑21%
      Drugs
      63 ↑174%
      45 ↑137%
      Public Order
      249 ↑152%
      183 ↑68%
      Robbery
      49 ↑63%
      19 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↑26%
      37 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑83%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑157%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑189%
      15 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑192%
      36 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Knowle is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barton Hill safer than Knowle?

      Barton Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,358 crimes in the last 12 months. Knowle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,820 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barton Hill vs Knowle?

      Barton Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +98.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Knowle shows +34.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barton Hill and Knowle?

      In Barton Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (830 incidents). In Knowle, it is Violent Crime (787 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barton Hill and Knowle?

      Barton Hill recorded 358 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knowle recorded 264. 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 Barton Hill vs Knowle?

      Violent crime in Barton Hill totalled 830 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 787 in Knowle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barton Hill and Knowle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barton Hill recorded 1,188 crimes (now 2,358, a change of +98.5%). Knowle recorded 1,349 crimes previously (now 1,820, +34.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton Hill and Knowle?

      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. Barton Hill has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Knowle has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barton Hill and Knowle?

      Barton Hill falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Knowle 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 Barton Hill and Knowle?

      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 Barton Hill or Knowle on a crime map?

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

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