Clifton vs Hillfields

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Clifton Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Hillfields Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Clifton vs Hillfields Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Clifton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,717 crimes / 12m
      ↑107.6% trend
      40.2% 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 Clifton
      B Hillfields
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,717
      2,420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      827
      1,198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑107.6%
      ↑102%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.2%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton
      B Hillfields
      Violent Crime
      501 ↑132%
      990 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      237 ↑112%
      263 ↑99%
      Other Theft
      156 ↑129%
      133 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      203 ↑55%
      146 ↑106%
      Burglary
      113 ↑66%
      90 ↑221%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑83%
      133 ↑73%
      Drugs
      28 ↑460%
      52 ↑300%
      Public Order
      136 ↑119%
      232 ↑98%
      Robbery
      23 ↑109%
      31 ↑72%
      Shoplifting
      132 ↑164%
      281 ↑326%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑400%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↑50%
      16 ↑23%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      8 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      38 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clifton 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 safer than Hillfields?

      Clifton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,717 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillfields has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,420 crimes. Clifton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton vs Hillfields?

      Clifton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +107.6% — 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 Clifton and Hillfields?

      In Clifton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (501 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 Clifton and Hillfields?

      Clifton recorded 237 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 Clifton vs Hillfields?

      Violent crime in Clifton totalled 501 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 Clifton and Hillfields in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton recorded 827 crimes (now 1,717, a change of +107.6%). Hillfields recorded 1,198 crimes previously (now 2,420, +102%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton 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. Clifton has a resolution rate of 40.2% and Hillfields has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton and Hillfields?

      Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton or Hillfields on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton 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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