Bishopston vs Portskewett

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
      86/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Bishopston vs Portskewett Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bishopston
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,428 crimes / 12m
      ↑118.2% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Portskewett
      Gwent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓65.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,428
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,113
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑118.2%
      ↓65.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      885 ↑96%
      17 ↓70%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      225 ↑145%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      142 ↑149%
      3 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      272 ↑141%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      127 ↑170%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      217 ↑168%
      2 ↓67%
      Drugs
      41 ↑116%
      1 ↓89%
      Public Order
      199 ↑72%
      3 ↓73%
      Robbery
      27 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      170 ↑347%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑86%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      69 ↑33%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Portskewett?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,428 crimes in the last 12 months. Portskewett has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Portskewett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Portskewett?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +118.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Portskewett shows -65.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Portskewett?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (885 incidents). In Portskewett, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Portskewett?

      Bishopston recorded 225 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portskewett recorded 8. 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 Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 885 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in Portskewett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 1,113 crimes (now 2,428, a change of +118.2%). Portskewett recorded 125 crimes previously (now 43, -65.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Portskewett?

      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 38.2% and Portskewett has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Portskewett?

      Bishopston falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Portskewett is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bishopston and Portskewett?

      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 Portskewett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Portskewett. 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.