Burnham and Highbridge vs Cotham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Burnham and Highbridge Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Cotham Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Burnham and Highbridge vs Cotham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Burnham and Highbridge
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,089 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      17.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Cotham
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,475 crimes / 12m
      ↑311.2% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burnham and Highbridge
      B Cotham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,089
      3,475
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,460
      845
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↑311.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.9%
      36.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burnham and Highbridge
      B Cotham
      Violent Crime
      914 ↓18%
      1,048 ↑230%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      368 ↑23%
      585 ↑437%
      Other Theft
      143 ↑14%
      266 ↑412%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓10%
      243 ↑83%
      Burglary
      53 ↓32%
      180 ↑319%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      132 ↓9%
      212 ↑203%
      Drugs
      40 ↑33%
      61 ↑307%
      Public Order
      177 ↓18%
      327 ↑381%
      Robbery
      13 ↓63%
      74 ↑2367%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓53%
      313 ↑5117%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      43 ↑2050%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓74%
      69 ↑360%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓42%
      16 ↑433%
      Other Crime
      60 ↑11%
      38 ↑375%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burnham and Highbridge is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burnham and Highbridge safer than Cotham?

      Burnham and Highbridge has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,089 crimes in the last 12 months. Cotham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,475 crimes. Burnham and Highbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burnham and Highbridge vs Cotham?

      Burnham and Highbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cotham shows +311.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burnham and Highbridge and Cotham?

      In Burnham and Highbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (914 incidents). In Cotham, it is Violent Crime (1,048 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burnham and Highbridge and Cotham?

      Burnham and Highbridge recorded 368 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cotham recorded 585. 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 Burnham and Highbridge vs Cotham?

      Violent crime in Burnham and Highbridge totalled 914 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,048 in Cotham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burnham and Highbridge and Cotham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnham and Highbridge recorded 2,460 crimes (now 2,089, a change of -15.1%). Cotham recorded 845 crimes previously (now 3,475, +311.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnham and Highbridge and Cotham?

      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. Burnham and Highbridge has a resolution rate of 17.9% and Cotham has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burnham and Highbridge and Cotham?

      Burnham and Highbridge falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Cotham 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 Burnham and Highbridge and Cotham?

      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 Burnham and Highbridge or Cotham on a crime map?

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

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