Hillfields vs Thornwell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hillfields Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Thornwell Gwent Police

      Hillfields vs Thornwell Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hillfields
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,420 crimes / 12m
      ↑102% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Thornwell
      Gwent Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hillfields
      B Thornwell
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,420
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,198
      181
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑102%
      ↓51.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hillfields
      B Thornwell
      Violent Crime
      990 ↑84%
      42 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      263 ↑99%
      13 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      133 ↑80%
      4 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      146 ↑106%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      90 ↑221%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑73%
      5 ↓71%
      Drugs
      52 ↑300%
      1 ↓94%
      Public Order
      232 ↑98%
      8 ↓50%
      Robbery
      31 ↑72%
      0
      Shoplifting
      281 ↑326%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑23%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓38%
      3
      Other Crime
      38 ↑9%
      1 ↓88%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thornwell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 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 Thornwell?

      Hillfields has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,420 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornwell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Thornwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hillfields vs Thornwell?

      Hillfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +102% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thornwell shows -51.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hillfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (990 incidents). In Thornwell, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hillfields recorded 263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornwell recorded 13. 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 Thornwell?

      Violent crime in Hillfields totalled 990 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in Thornwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hillfields recorded 1,198 crimes (now 2,420, a change of +102%). Thornwell recorded 181 crimes previously (now 88, -51.4%).

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

      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 29.1% and Thornwell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hillfields and Thornwell?

      Hillfields falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Thornwell 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 Thornwell?

      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 Thornwell on a crime map?

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

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