Crime Rate in Bedminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedminster

The total recorded crimes in Bedminster, Bristol, City of, UK in April 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedminster crime rate of 1.33 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 Bedminster, encompassing approximately 52,056 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Bedminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Skypark Road with total crimes: 8
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hendre Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bedminster?

To understand the safety of Bedminster, we need to analyze Bedminster crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Bedminster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1006 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bedminster recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Bedminster had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 893 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bedminster recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Bedminster has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bedminster Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Bedminster has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.33 ranking 29th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Bedminster crimes were 1,006. The crime rate of Bedminster in 2024 was 19.33 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedminster were around 893 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.15 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)
Lawrence Hill962 112,620 210,736 1
Central878 212,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood339 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley301 54,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston304 43,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park224 72,255 102,571 6
Southville196 82,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze249 62,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale182 92,593 81,732 10
Eastville168 102,552 91,851 9
Easton124 171,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry161 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West151 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood148 131,990 121,612 13
Southmead146 141,892 151,440 15
Horfield134 151,766 161,439 16
Brislington East131 161,486 211,144 23
Knowle106 211,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze100 241,696 171,293 20
Bishopsworth93 251,632 191,319 18
Hillfields121 181,253 25819 30
St George Central101 231,599 201,301 19
Clifton Down120 19909 31894 28
Stockwood109 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill104 221,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down91 261,290 241,114 24
St George West66 311,086 271,053 25
Clifton79 271,119 261,024 26
Hotwells and Harbourside72 281,084 281,020 27
Stoke Bishop69 30934 30811 31
Cotham64 32777 32654 32
Redland55 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill37 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton4 3573 3586 35

Bedminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202512
February 202519
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202427
September 202423
August 202425
July 202430
June 202442
May 202439

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 20245
August 20249
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 202415
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bedminster in April 2025

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

1. Skypark Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cannon Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Hendre Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Aubrey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Diamond Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Colliery Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ireton Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jasper Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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