Crime Rate in Easton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Easton

The total recorded crimes in Easton, Bristol, City of, UK in January 2026 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Easton crime rate of 2.28 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 Easton, encompassing approximately 62,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-5.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Easton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Orchard Square with total crimes: 6
  • Chelsea Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Easton?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Easton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1979 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Easton witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Easton had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,679 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Easton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Easton Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Easton has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 14th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Easton crimes were 1,979. The crime rate of Easton in 2024 was 31.84 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Easton were around 1,679 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.01 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)
Lawrence Hill1,107 112,620 210,736 1
Central1,094 212,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood310 44,640 33,442 3
Ashley330 34,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston274 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park220 62,255 102,571 6
Southville196 82,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze194 92,673 72,393 7
Horfield204 71,766 161,439 16
Frome Vale187 102,593 81,732 10
Eastville178 112,552 91,851 9
Henbury and Brentry127 182,136 111,544 14
Brislington West168 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood125 191,990 121,612 13
Southmead160 131,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze140 151,696 171,293 20
Bishopsworth132 161,632 191,319 18
Knowle95 251,689 181,357 17
St George Central131 171,599 201,301 19
Hillfields123 201,253 25819 30
Windmill Hill116 221,319 221,202 21
Brislington East122 211,486 211,144 23
Stockwood88 271,308 231,168 22
Bishopston and Ashley Down101 231,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside98 241,084 281,020 27
St George West77 301,086 271,053 25
Clifton83 281,119 261,024 26
Clifton Down94 26909 31894 28
Bedminster64 321,006 29893 29
Cotham82 29777 32654 32
Stoke Bishop71 31934 30811 31
Redland51 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill34 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton3 3573 3586 35

Easton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202656
December 202559
November 202546
October 202563
September 202568
August 202544
July 202561
June 202565
May 202557
April 202545
March 202549
February 202544

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202518
November 202521
October 202534
September 202518
August 202518
July 202532
June 202530
May 202525
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202510
November 202521
October 202512
September 202524
August 202516
July 202518
June 202524
May 202510
April 202519
March 202514
February 20254

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202516
November 202510
October 202518
September 202514
August 202516
July 202512
June 202515
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202512
November 202514
October 202513
September 202510
August 202510
July 202510
June 202512
May 20259
April 20257
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20256
November 20258
October 20251
September 20254
August 20255
July 20252
June 20256
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 20257
November 202513
October 202517
September 20257
August 202510
July 20256
June 202511
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20253
October 20256
September 20258
August 202511
July 202510
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20259
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20258
September 20255
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Easton in January 2026

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

1. Bourne Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Orchard Square (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Chelsea Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wood Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Albert Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Owen Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Britannia Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Whitehart Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Mary Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Samuel Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1

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