Crime Rate in Bristol, City of: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bristol, City of

The total recorded crimes in Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 6,601 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bristol, City of crime rate of 13.97 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 Bristol, City of, encompassing approximately 472,467 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2246) incidents (5.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1071) incidents (19.93% increase)
  • Public order: (675) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
Bristol, City of Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wade Street with total crimes: 102
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 90
  • Harleston Street with total crimes: 84

Bristol, City of Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Bristol, City of Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (980 crimes), and the safest, Clevedon Walton (2 crimes), is 978 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Bristol, City of.

Similarly, the area of Temple Meads (787 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clevedon North & Walton (2 crimes), with a difference of 785 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bristol, City of.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central980
Lawrence Hill913
Hartcliffe and Withywood359
Lockleaze319
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318

Safest Wards:

Cotham57
Redland49
Bedminster48
St George Troopers Hill32
Clevedon Walton2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Temple Meads787
City Centre & Harbourside439
Kingsdown344
Lockleaze236
University & Brandon Hill216

Safest Areas:

Clifton Village32
Ashton25
Totterdown20
Westbury-on-Trym9
Clevedon North & Walton2

Bristol, City of Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2246 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1071 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2136 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (893 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2142 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (906 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1970 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 703 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2074 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (752 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2137 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 731 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2087 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (747 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2247 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (959 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2259 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (870 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2495 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (993 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2390 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 951 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4724 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1818 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8428 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 702.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1294 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025675
April 2025705
March 2025624
February 2025551
January 2025555
December 2024571
November 2024571
October 2024702
September 2024714
August 2024800
July 2024666
June 20241294

A total of 11394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 949.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1818 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251071
April 2025893
March 2025906
February 2025703
January 2025752
December 2024731
November 2024747
October 2024959
September 2024870
August 2024993
July 2024951
June 20241818

A total of 5282 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 440.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 824 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025336
April 2025349
March 2025322
February 2025313
January 2025437
December 2024319
November 2024431
October 2024544
September 2024463
August 2024519
July 2024425
June 2024824

A total of 2879 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 239.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 398 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025199
April 2025207
March 2025233
February 2025195
January 2025246
December 2024194
November 2024213
October 2024248
September 2024225
August 2024300
July 2024221
June 2024398

A total of 540 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202545
March 202522
February 202531
January 202544
December 202427
November 202435
October 202455
September 202437
August 202450
July 202436
June 2024120

A total of 5270 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 439.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 852 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025393
April 2025393
March 2025334
February 2025307
January 2025421
December 2024379
November 2024418
October 2024465
September 2024406
August 2024469
July 2024433
June 2024852

A total of 1503 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025198
April 2025204
March 2025181
February 2025142
January 2025103
December 202465
November 202478
October 202474
September 202498
August 202495
July 202485
June 2024180

A total of 28907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2408.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4724 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252246
April 20252136
March 20252142
February 20251970
January 20252074
December 20242137
November 20242087
October 20242247
September 20242259
August 20242495
July 20242390
June 20244724

A total of 6106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 508.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 956 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025560
April 2025519
March 2025471
February 2025419
January 2025421
December 2024425
November 2024402
October 2024514
September 2024470
August 2024470
July 2024479
June 2024956

A total of 7274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 606.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025574
April 2025480
March 2025561
February 2025417
January 2025433
December 2024431
November 2024558
October 2024783
September 2024598
August 2024627
July 2024630
June 20241182

A total of 1314 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 2025136
March 202597
February 202582
January 2025101
December 202487
November 202497
October 2024103
September 202494
August 2024109
July 202481
June 2024224

A total of 1425 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 254 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202573
March 202572
February 202546
January 202591
December 202457
November 2024110
October 2024145
September 2024114
August 2024211
July 2024177
June 2024254

A total of 404 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202522
February 202523
January 202530
December 202423
November 202434
October 202452
September 202432
August 202435
July 202442
June 202470

A total of 1460 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 2025103
March 2025140
February 202588
January 202595
December 202479
November 2024113
October 2024147
September 2024130
August 2024125
July 2024109
June 2024224

High Crime Locations Bristol, City of in May 2025

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

1. Wade Street (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime12
Public order12
Other theft12
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft18
Theft from the person6
Public order6
Drugs6
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Harleston Street (Map)
Total84
Violence and sexual offences54
Public order12
Robbery6
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Champion Square (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order12
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting31
Public order6
Other crime5
6. Lilac Close (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting36
Other theft4

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