Crime Rate in Knowle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowle

The total recorded crimes in Knowle, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowle crime rate of 2.02 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-6.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Knowle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springleaze with total crimes: 7
  • Ryde Road with total crimes: 7
  • Newry Walk 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Knowle has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Knowle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 202416
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202519
December 202410
November 202418
October 202412
September 20246
August 202414
July 202415
June 202430
May 202415
April 202417

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 666 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202550
January 202563
December 202442
November 202439
October 202446
September 202466
August 202455
July 202446
June 2024104
May 202450
April 202458

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202416
November 20248
October 202421
September 202411
August 202427
July 202421
June 202422
May 202412
April 202420

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202430
May 202418
April 202414

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Knowle in March 2025

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

1. Springleaze (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
2. Ryde Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newry Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
4. Chilton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Ilminster Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Clyde Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Daventry Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Toynbee Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Martins Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Tavistock Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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