Kingswood and Woodstock vs Portskewett

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Kingswood and Woodstock Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Kingswood and Woodstock vs Portskewett Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kingswood and Woodstock
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,616 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.7% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Portskewett
      Gwent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓65.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingswood and Woodstock
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,616
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,748
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.7%
      ↓65.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingswood and Woodstock
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      1,089 ↑46%
      17 ↓70%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      347 ↑57%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      142 ↑30%
      3 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      103 ↑20%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      115 ↑85%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↑55%
      2 ↓67%
      Drugs
      47 ↑104%
      1 ↓89%
      Public Order
      271 ↑72%
      3 ↓73%
      Robbery
      43 ↑105%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      212 ↑54%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑10%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingswood and Woodstock safer than Portskewett?

      Kingswood and Woodstock has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,616 crimes in the last 12 months. Portskewett has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Portskewett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingswood and Woodstock vs Portskewett?

      Kingswood and Woodstock shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Portskewett shows -65.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingswood and Woodstock and Portskewett?

      In Kingswood and Woodstock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,089 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 Kingswood and Woodstock and Portskewett?

      Kingswood and Woodstock recorded 347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portskewett recorded 8. 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 Kingswood and Woodstock vs Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Kingswood and Woodstock totalled 1,089 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 Kingswood and Woodstock and Portskewett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingswood and Woodstock recorded 1,748 crimes (now 2,616, a change of +49.7%). Portskewett recorded 125 crimes previously (now 43, -65.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingswood and Woodstock 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. Kingswood and Woodstock has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Portskewett has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingswood and Woodstock and Portskewett?

      Kingswood and Woodstock 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 Kingswood and Woodstock 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 Kingswood and Woodstock or Portskewett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingswood and Woodstock 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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