Bishopston vs Severn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishopston vs Severn Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bishopston safer than Severn?
Bishopston has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,428 crimes in the last 12 months. Severn has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Severn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Severn?
Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +118.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Severn shows -72% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Severn?
In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (885 incidents). In Severn, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Severn?
Bishopston recorded 225 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Severn recorded 4. 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 Severn?
Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 885 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Severn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Severn 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%). Severn recorded 143 crimes previously (now 40, -72%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Severn?
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 Severn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bishopston and Severn?
Bishopston falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Severn 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 Severn?
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 Severn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Severn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.