Clifton Down vs Old City Docks

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Clifton Down Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Old City Docks Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Clifton Down vs Old City Docks Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Clifton Down
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,481 crimes / 12m
      ↑205.2% trend
      38.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old City Docks
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      7,469 crimes / 12m
      ↑90.6% trend
      33.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton Down
      B Old City Docks
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,481
      7,469
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      813
      3,919
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑205.2%
      ↑90.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.4%
      33.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton Down
      B Old City Docks
      Violent Crime
      681 ↑278%
      2,140 ↑86%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      339 ↑304%
      1,696 ↑120%
      Other Theft
      247 ↑263%
      713 ↑83%
      Vehicle Crime
      236 ↑87%
      274 ↑101%
      Burglary
      141 ↑99%
      302 ↑103%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      192 ↑187%
      371 ↑72%
      Drugs
      31 ↑675%
      139 ↑121%
      Public Order
      236 ↑232%
      812 ↑65%
      Robbery
      38 ↑124%
      185 ↑153%
      Shoplifting
      214 ↑182%
      411 ↑219%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↑286%
      95 ↑32%
      Bicycle Theft
      74 ↑111%
      202 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑700%
      36 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑183%
      93 ↑52%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clifton Down is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton Down safer than Old City Docks?

      Clifton Down has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,481 crimes in the last 12 months. Old City Docks has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 7,469 crimes. Clifton Down scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton Down vs Old City Docks?

      Clifton Down shows a year-on-year crime trend of +205.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old City Docks shows +90.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton Down and Old City Docks?

      In Clifton Down, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 incidents). In Old City Docks, it is Violent Crime (2,140 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton Down and Old City Docks?

      Clifton Down recorded 339 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old City Docks recorded 1,696. 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 Clifton Down vs Old City Docks?

      Violent crime in Clifton Down totalled 681 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,140 in Old City Docks. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clifton Down and Old City Docks in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton Down recorded 813 crimes (now 2,481, a change of +205.2%). Old City Docks recorded 3,919 crimes previously (now 7,469, +90.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton Down and Old City Docks?

      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. Clifton Down has a resolution rate of 38.4% and Old City Docks has 33.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton Down and Old City Docks?

      Clifton Down falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Old City Docks 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 Clifton Down and Old City Docks?

      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 Clifton Down or Old City Docks on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton Down and Old City Docks. 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.