Crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of: statistics, rates and trends
1,426 crimes were recorded in Knowle, Bristol, City of in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of at a glance
- Crime trends in Knowle, Bristol, City of
- Types of crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of
- Knowle, Bristol, City of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knowle, Bristol, City of
- Demographics of Knowle, Bristol, City of
- Questions about crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (551), anti-social behaviour (252) and criminal damage and arson (159) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,285th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Knowle, Bristol, City of | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,426 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.9 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,563 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,598 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,170). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,426 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,333 | 91.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,598 | 109.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,266 | 86.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,361 | 93.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,359 | 93.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,473 | 101.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,204 | 82.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,170 | 80.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 157 |
| June 2026 | 157 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, Knowle, Bristol, City of recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (62% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (49% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (84% below) and drugs (58% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 103 to 159 and anti-social behaviour rose from 169 to 252, while shoplifting fell from 43 to 20 and drugs fell from 37 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 551 | 37.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 17.3 | 15.4 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 159 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 7.4 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other theft | 100 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 97 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.4 | 8.5 | -53% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Knowle, Bristol, City of; the highest is Southville (175.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bedminster (80.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knowle, Bristol, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | -17% |
| Filwood | 1,888 | 140.9 | +44% |
| Brislington West | 1,834 | 144.7 | +48% |
| Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 2,386 | 114.4 | +17% |
| Stockwood | 1,078 | 96.6 | -1% |
| Brislington East | 1,343 | 105.9 | +8% |
| Southville | 2,589 | 175.3 | +79% |
| Bedminster | 856 | 80.6 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Knowle, Bristol, City of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ryde Road” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ryde Road | 104 |
| On or near Ilminster Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Chilton Road | 53 |
| On or near Tavistock Road | 53 |
| On or near High Park | 47 |
| On or near Tyrone Walk | 46 |
| On or near Daventry Road | 43 |
| On or near Torrington Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Oakmeade Park | 35 |
| On or near Andover Road | 34 |
Of the 1,174 crimes in Knowle, Bristol, City of with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 252 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 520 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 381 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Knowle, Bristol, City of has an estimated population of 14,563 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (14%, against 19%), fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knowle, Bristol, City of average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Knowle, Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Knowle, Bristol, City of a safe place to live?
Knowle, Bristol, City of recorded 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,285th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 551 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knowle, Bristol, City of was up 7% on the year before: 1,426 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,333 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knowle, Bristol, City of?
About 14,563 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knowle, Bristol, City of?
Knowle, Bristol, City of is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.