Crime Rate in Knowle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowle

The total recorded crimes in Knowle, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowle crime rate of 1.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Knowle, encompassing approximately 55,582 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-27.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Knowle Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Daventry Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ilminster Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Springleaze with total crimes: 6

How safe is Knowle?

To understand the safety of Knowle, we need to analyze Knowle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Knowle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1689 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Knowle had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,357 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Knowle witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Knowle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Knowle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Knowle has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 0.61 ranking 22th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Knowle crimes were 1,689. The crime rate of Knowle in 2024 was 30.39 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knowle were around 1,357 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.41 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park213 82,255 102,571 6
Southville201 92,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze236 62,673 72,393 7
Eastville219 72,552 91,851 9
Frome Vale176 112,593 81,732 10
Filwood177 101,990 121,612 13
Easton155 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry157 132,136 111,544 14
Brislington West128 161,918 141,665 12
Horfield170 121,766 161,439 16
Southmead98 231,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze135 151,696 171,293 20
Stockwood124 171,308 231,168 22
Bishopsworth110 191,632 191,319 18
St George Central124 181,599 201,301 19
St George West106 201,086 271,053 25
Windmill Hill95 251,319 221,202 21
Brislington East98 211,486 211,144 23
Bishopston and Ashley Down83 281,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside96 241,084 281,020 27
Hillfields77 291,253 25819 30
Clifton94 261,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop88 27934 30811 31
Clifton Down66 32909 31894 28
Bedminster77 301,006 29893 29
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Knowle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202511
May 202515
April 202512
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202416
November 20248
October 202421
September 202411
August 202427

A total of 582 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202551
May 202542
April 202544
March 202547
February 202550
January 202563
December 202442
November 202439
October 202446
September 202466
August 202455

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 20258
January 202519
December 202410
November 202418
October 202412
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20257
April 202515
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
December 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Knowle in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knowle postcode area is presented below.

1. Daventry Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ilminster Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Springleaze (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Chilton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Teignmouth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Selworthy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Merfield Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Andover Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Exmouth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Cossington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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