Horfield vs Thornwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Horfield Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Thornwell Gwent Police

      Horfield vs Thornwell Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Horfield
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,922 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.8% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Thornwell
      Gwent Police
      69 crimes / 12m
      ↓63.9% trend
      5.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Horfield
      B Thornwell
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,922
      69
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,843
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑112.8%
      ↓63.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      5.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Horfield
      B Thornwell
      Violent Crime
      1,569 ↑93%
      31 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      377 ↑88%
      9 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      261 ↑166%
      4 ↓69%
      Vehicle Crime
      366 ↑91%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      139 ↑114%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      341 ↑194%
      3 ↓82%
      Drugs
      76 ↑58%
      1 ↓93%
      Public Order
      365 ↑69%
      4 ↓79%
      Robbery
      44 ↑175%
      2
      Shoplifting
      233 ↑913%
      7 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑185%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑127%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      86 ↑219%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thornwell is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Horfield safer than Thornwell?

      Horfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,922 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornwell has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 69 crimes. Thornwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Horfield vs Thornwell?

      Horfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +112.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thornwell shows -63.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Horfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,569 incidents). In Thornwell, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Horfield recorded 377 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornwell recorded 9. 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 Horfield vs Thornwell?

      Violent crime in Horfield totalled 1,569 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Thornwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horfield recorded 1,843 crimes (now 3,922, a change of +112.8%). Thornwell recorded 191 crimes previously (now 69, -63.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Horfield 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. Horfield has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Thornwell has 5.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Horfield and Thornwell?

      Horfield 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 Horfield 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 Horfield or Thornwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Horfield 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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