Cotham vs Knowle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Cotham Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Knowle Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Cotham vs Knowle Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Cotham
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,475 crimes / 12m
      ↑311.2% trend
      36.3% 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 Cotham
      B Knowle
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,475
      1,820
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      845
      1,349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑311.2%
      ↑34.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.3%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cotham
      B Knowle
      Violent Crime
      1,048 ↑230%
      787 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      585 ↑437%
      264 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      266 ↑412%
      127 ↑79%
      Vehicle Crime
      243 ↑83%
      106 ↓31%
      Burglary
      180 ↑319%
      50 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      212 ↑203%
      138 ↑21%
      Drugs
      61 ↑307%
      45 ↑137%
      Public Order
      327 ↑381%
      183 ↑68%
      Robbery
      74 ↑2367%
      19 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      313 ↑5117%
      37 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      43 ↑2050%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      69 ↑360%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑433%
      15 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑375%
      36 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cotham safer than Knowle?

      Cotham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,475 crimes in the last 12 months. Knowle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,820 crimes. Cotham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cotham vs Knowle?

      Cotham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +311.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Cotham and Knowle?

      In Cotham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,048 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 Cotham and Knowle?

      Cotham recorded 585 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 Cotham vs Knowle?

      Violent crime in Cotham totalled 1,048 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 Cotham and Knowle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cotham recorded 845 crimes (now 3,475, a change of +311.2%). Knowle recorded 1,349 crimes previously (now 1,820, +34.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cotham 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. Cotham has a resolution rate of 36.3% and Knowle has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cotham and Knowle?

      Cotham 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 Cotham 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 Cotham or Knowle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cotham 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.