Brislington East vs Hillfields

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Brislington East Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Hillfields Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Brislington East vs Hillfields Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Brislington East
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,527 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.6% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hillfields
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,420 crimes / 12m
      ↑102% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brislington East
      B Hillfields
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,527
      2,420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,344
      1,198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.6%
      ↑102%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brislington East
      B Hillfields
      Violent Crime
      633 ↑21%
      990 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      201 ↑14%
      263 ↑99%
      Other Theft
      79 ↑14%
      133 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      77 ↓25%
      146 ↑106%
      Burglary
      73 ↑22%
      90 ↑221%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑40%
      133 ↑73%
      Drugs
      30 ↑76%
      52 ↑300%
      Public Order
      160 ↑48%
      232 ↑98%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      31 ↑72%
      Shoplifting
      72 ↓49%
      281 ↑326%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑56%
      16 ↑23%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑6%
      38 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brislington East is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brislington East safer than Hillfields?

      Brislington East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,527 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillfields has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,420 crimes. Brislington East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brislington East vs Hillfields?

      Brislington East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hillfields shows +102% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brislington East and Hillfields?

      In Brislington East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (633 incidents). In Hillfields, it is Violent Crime (990 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brislington East and Hillfields?

      Brislington East recorded 201 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillfields recorded 263. 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 Brislington East vs Hillfields?

      Violent crime in Brislington East totalled 633 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 990 in Hillfields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brislington East and Hillfields in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brislington East recorded 1,344 crimes (now 1,527, a change of +13.6%). Hillfields recorded 1,198 crimes previously (now 2,420, +102%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brislington East and Hillfields?

      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. Brislington East has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Hillfields has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brislington East and Hillfields?

      Brislington East falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Hillfields 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 Brislington East and Hillfields?

      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 Brislington East or Hillfields on a crime map?

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

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