Knowle vs Portskewett

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
      84/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Knowle vs Portskewett Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Knowle
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,820 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.9% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Portskewett
      Gwent Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Knowle
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,820
      64
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,349
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.9%
      ↓48.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Knowle
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      787 ↑43%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↑57%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      127 ↑79%
      6 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      106 ↓31%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      50 ↑4%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↑21%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      45 ↑137%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      183 ↑68%
      4 ↓73%
      Robbery
      19 ↑19%
      1
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑13%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett 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 Knowle safer than Portskewett?

      Knowle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,820 crimes in the last 12 months. Portskewett has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 64 crimes. Portskewett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Knowle vs Portskewett?

      Knowle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Portskewett shows -48.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Knowle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (787 incidents). In Portskewett, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Knowle recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portskewett recorded 12. 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 Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Knowle totalled 787 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Portskewett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knowle recorded 1,349 crimes (now 1,820, a change of +34.9%). Portskewett recorded 125 crimes previously (now 64, -48.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knowle 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. Knowle has a resolution rate of 27.1% and Portskewett has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Knowle and Portskewett?

      Knowle 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 Knowle 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 Knowle or Portskewett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knowle 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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