Knowle vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Knowle Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Knowle vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Knowle
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,507 crimes / 12m
      ↑96.2% trend
      25.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓72.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Knowle
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,507
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,278
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑96.2%
      ↓72.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Knowle
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      1,054 ↑98%
      10 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      382 ↑142%
      2 ↓85%
      Other Theft
      183 ↑154%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      160 ↑19%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      76 ↑90%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↑92%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      44 ↑57%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      247 ↑149%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      27 ↑93%
      0
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑96%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Knowle safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Knowle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,507 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Knowle vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Knowle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +96.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -72.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Knowle and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Knowle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,054 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Knowle and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Knowle recorded 382 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Knowle vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Knowle totalled 1,054 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Knowle and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knowle recorded 1,278 crimes (now 2,507, a change of +96.2%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes previously (now 23, -72.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knowle and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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. Knowle has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Dixton with Osbaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Knowle and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Knowle falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Dixton with Osbaston 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 Knowle and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Knowle or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

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

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