Bishopston vs Stoke Gifford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bishopston Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Stoke Gifford Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bishopston vs Stoke Gifford Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bishopston
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,755 crimes / 12m
      ↑58% trend
      40.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Stoke Gifford
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,185 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Stoke Gifford
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,755
      1,185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,111
      912
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58%
      ↑29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.9%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Stoke Gifford
      Violent Crime
      678 ↑57%
      433 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      155 ↑85%
      146 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      96 ↑78%
      68 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      194 ↑70%
      46 ↓22%
      Burglary
      81 ↑59%
      57 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      159 ↑87%
      56 ↑40%
      Drugs
      31 ↑72%
      32 ↑146%
      Public Order
      164 ↑40%
      133 ↑85%
      Robbery
      16 ↓24%
      12 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↑96%
      162 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↑44%
      11 ↑22%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      52 ↓10%
      19 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Stoke Gifford?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,755 crimes in the last 12 months. Stoke Gifford has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,185 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Stoke Gifford?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stoke Gifford shows +29.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Stoke Gifford?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (678 incidents). In Stoke Gifford, it is Violent Crime (433 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Stoke Gifford?

      Bishopston recorded 155 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stoke Gifford recorded 146. 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 Bishopston vs Stoke Gifford?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 678 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 433 in Stoke Gifford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Stoke Gifford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 1,111 crimes (now 1,755, a change of +58%). Stoke Gifford recorded 912 crimes previously (now 1,185, +29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Stoke Gifford?

      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. Bishopston has a resolution rate of 40.9% and Stoke Gifford has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Stoke Gifford?

      Bishopston falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Stoke Gifford 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 Bishopston and Stoke Gifford?

      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 Bishopston or Stoke Gifford on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.