Brislington West vs Portskewett

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Brislington West Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Brislington West vs Portskewett Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Brislington West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,042 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.2% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Portskewett
      Gwent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓65.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brislington West
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,042
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,446
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑41.2%
      ↓65.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brislington West
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      784 ↑54%
      17 ↓70%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      274 ↑42%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      137 ↑54%
      3 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      96 ↓20%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      85 ↑89%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↑65%
      2 ↓67%
      Drugs
      37 ↑95%
      1 ↓89%
      Public Order
      218 ↑37%
      3 ↓73%
      Robbery
      42 ↑163%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      146 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓10%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓4%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brislington West safer than Portskewett?

      Brislington West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,042 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 Brislington West vs Portskewett?

      Brislington West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.2% — 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 Brislington West and Portskewett?

      In Brislington West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (784 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 Brislington West and Portskewett?

      Brislington West recorded 274 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 Brislington West vs Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Brislington West totalled 784 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 Brislington West and Portskewett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brislington West recorded 1,446 crimes (now 2,042, a change of +41.2%). Portskewett recorded 125 crimes previously (now 43, -65.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brislington West 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. Brislington West has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Portskewett has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brislington West and Portskewett?

      Brislington West 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 Brislington West 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 Brislington West or Portskewett on a crime map?

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

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