Hillfields vs Portskewett

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hillfields Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Hillfields vs Portskewett Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hillfields
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      4,329 crimes / 12m
      ↑258.4% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Portskewett
      Gwent Police
      39 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.6% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hillfields
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,329
      39
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,208
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑258.4%
      ↓68.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hillfields
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      1,590 ↑210%
      17 ↓69%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      517 ↑252%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      261 ↑235%
      2 ↓85%
      Vehicle Crime
      250 ↑252%
      5 ↓44%
      Burglary
      182 ↑392%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      259 ↑270%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      80 ↑208%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      364 ↑194%
      2 ↓78%
      Robbery
      63 ↑215%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      616 ↑878%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑1700%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑91%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hillfields safer than Portskewett?

      Hillfields has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,329 crimes in the last 12 months. Portskewett has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 39 crimes. Portskewett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hillfields vs Portskewett?

      Hillfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +258.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Portskewett shows -68.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hillfields and Portskewett?

      In Hillfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,590 incidents). In Portskewett, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hillfields and Portskewett?

      Hillfields recorded 517 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portskewett recorded 10. 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 Hillfields vs Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Hillfields totalled 1,590 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in Portskewett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hillfields and Portskewett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hillfields recorded 1,208 crimes (now 4,329, a change of +258.4%). Portskewett recorded 124 crimes previously (now 39, -68.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hillfields and Portskewett?

      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. Hillfields has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Portskewett has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hillfields and Portskewett?

      Hillfields falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Portskewett is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hillfields and Portskewett?

      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 Hillfields or Portskewett on a crime map?

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

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