Crime in Knowle
Knowle had 515 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 36th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Bristol area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.
BS4, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Knowle
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Knowle. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 184 | 36% |
| anti-social behaviour | 90 | 17% |
| criminal damage | 73 | 14% |
| theft | 33 | 6% |
| vehicle crime | 33 | 6% |
| public order | 31 | 6% |
| burglary | 18 | 3% |
| shoplifting | 17 | 3% |
Knowle against Bristol
| Type | Knowle per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 43 | 32.4 | ▼ 3% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 4 | ▼ 5% |
| Vehicle crime | 7.7 | 5.7 | ▲ 32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 13.1 | ▲ 80% |
| Theft and robbery | 12.4 | 7.9 | ▲ 83% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliff | 556.8 | ▼ 1% |
| Totterdown | 147.8 | ▲ 1% |
| Filwood Park | 135.7 | ▲ 11% |
| Knowle | 120.4 | ▲ 26% |
| Windmill Hill | 94.7 | 0% |
| Hengrove | 86.8 | ▲ 11% |
| Brislington | 84.8 | ▼ 9% |
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Questions people ask
Is Knowle a safe area?
Knowle had about 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 36 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Knowle?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (184), followed by anti-social behaviour (90) and criminal damage (73).