Crime Rate in Knowle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowle

The total recorded crimes in Knowle, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowle crime rate of 1.98 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Knowle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ilminster Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Andover Road with total crimes: 6
  • Daventry Road 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 May 2025 the Knowle has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)CrimesRank (Knowle)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park235 82,255 102,571 6
Southville239 72,783 62,349 8
Frome Vale177 122,593 81,732 10
Eastville199 92,552 91,851 9
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
Easton144 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry180 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West141 171,918 141,665 12
Filwood165 141,990 121,612 13
Horfield173 131,766 161,439 16
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
Bishopsworth126 201,632 191,319 18
Stockwood140 181,308 231,168 22
St George Central123 211,599 201,301 19
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
Windmill Hill71 271,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down100 231,290 241,114 24
Hillfields91 241,253 25819 30
St George West71 291,086 271,053 25
Clifton Down84 25909 31894 28
Clifton71 281,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop83 26934 30811 31
Hotwells and Harbourside69 301,084 281,020 27
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Knowle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416

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

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202416
November 20248
October 202421
September 202411
August 202427
July 202421
June 202422

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202544
March 202547
February 202550
January 202563
December 202442
November 202439
October 202446
September 202466
August 202455
July 202446
June 2024104

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202430

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 202418

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 20258
January 202519
December 202410
November 202418
October 202412
September 20246
August 202414
July 202415
June 202430

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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 May 2025

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

1. Ilminster Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Andover Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Daventry Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ryde Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Axbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Cossington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Torrington Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Airport Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crossways Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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