Cotham vs Portskewett

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Cotham Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Cotham vs Portskewett Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Cotham
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,475 crimes / 12m
      ↑311.2% trend
      36.3% 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 Cotham
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,475
      64
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      845
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑311.2%
      ↓48.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cotham
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      1,048 ↑230%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      585 ↑437%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      266 ↑412%
      6 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      243 ↑83%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      180 ↑319%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      212 ↑203%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      61 ↑307%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      327 ↑381%
      4 ↓73%
      Robbery
      74 ↑2367%
      1
      Shoplifting
      313 ↑5117%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      43 ↑2050%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      69 ↑360%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑433%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑375%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cotham safer than Portskewett?

      Cotham has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,475 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 Cotham vs Portskewett?

      Cotham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +311.2% — 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 Cotham and Portskewett?

      In Cotham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,048 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 Cotham and Portskewett?

      Cotham recorded 585 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 Cotham vs Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Cotham totalled 1,048 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 Cotham and Portskewett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cotham recorded 845 crimes (now 3,475, a change of +311.2%). Portskewett recorded 125 crimes previously (now 64, -48.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cotham 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. Cotham has a resolution rate of 36.3% and Portskewett has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cotham and Portskewett?

      Cotham 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 Cotham 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 Cotham or Portskewett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cotham and Portskewett. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.