Chipping Sodbury vs Knowle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Chipping Sodbury Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Knowle Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Chipping Sodbury vs Knowle Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Chipping Sodbury
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      430 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Knowle
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,820 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.9% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chipping Sodbury
      B Knowle
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      430
      1,820
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      552
      1,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↑34.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chipping Sodbury
      B Knowle
      Violent Crime
      190 ↓16%
      787 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓7%
      264 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑7%
      127 ↑79%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓75%
      106 ↓31%
      Burglary
      24 ↓48%
      50 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓21%
      138 ↑21%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      45 ↑137%
      Public Order
      43 ↓28%
      183 ↑68%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      19 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓65%
      37 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      15 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓9%
      36 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chipping Sodbury is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chipping Sodbury safer than Knowle?

      Chipping Sodbury has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 430 crimes in the last 12 months. Knowle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,820 crimes. Chipping Sodbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chipping Sodbury vs Knowle?

      Chipping Sodbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Knowle shows +34.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chipping Sodbury and Knowle?

      In Chipping Sodbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Knowle, it is Violent Crime (787 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chipping Sodbury and Knowle?

      Chipping Sodbury recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knowle recorded 264. 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 Chipping Sodbury vs Knowle?

      Violent crime in Chipping Sodbury totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 787 in Knowle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chipping Sodbury and Knowle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chipping Sodbury recorded 552 crimes (now 430, a change of -22.1%). Knowle recorded 1,349 crimes previously (now 1,820, +34.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chipping Sodbury and Knowle?

      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. Chipping Sodbury has a resolution rate of 0% and Knowle has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chipping Sodbury and Knowle?

      Chipping Sodbury falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Knowle 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 Chipping Sodbury and Knowle?

      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 Chipping Sodbury or Knowle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chipping Sodbury and Knowle. 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.