Crime Rate in Ashley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashley

The total recorded crimes in Ashley, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 277 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashley crime rate of 2.63 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 Ashley, encompassing approximately 105,231 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (-4.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (27.45% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (-37.25% decrease)
Ashley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armidale Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Drummond Road with total crimes: 10
  • Wilder Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Ashley?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Ashley reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 4,003 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashley witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Ashley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 3,287 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashley witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Ashley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ashley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashley has recorded 277 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 6th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Ashley crimes were 4,003. The crime rate of Ashley in 2024 was 38.04 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashley were around 3,287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.24 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashley)CrimesRank (Ashley)CrimesRank (Ashley)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park235 82,255 102,571 6
Southville239 72,783 62,349 8
Frome Vale177 122,593 81,732 10
Eastville199 92,552 91,851 9
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
Easton144 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry180 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West141 171,918 141,665 12
Filwood165 141,990 121,612 13
Horfield173 131,766 161,439 16
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
Knowle110 221,689 181,357 17
Bishopsworth126 201,632 191,319 18
Stockwood140 181,308 231,168 22
St George Central123 211,599 201,301 19
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
Windmill Hill71 271,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down100 231,290 241,114 24
Hillfields91 241,253 25819 30
St George West71 291,086 271,053 25
Clifton Down84 25909 31894 28
Clifton71 281,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop83 26934 30811 31
Hotwells and Harbourside69 301,084 281,020 27
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Ashley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (69 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (228 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (120 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202587
March 202577
February 202595
January 202574
December 202477
November 2024110
October 202482
September 202487
August 2024100
July 2024114
June 2024228

A total of 193 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202517
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 202419
August 202432
July 202421
June 202430

A total of 330 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202522
February 202518
January 202526
December 202426
November 202428
October 202429
September 202426
August 202425
July 202432
June 202460

A total of 679 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202551
March 202569
February 202539
January 202538
December 202432
November 202443
October 202471
September 202445
August 202453
July 202453
June 2024120

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202515
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202413
August 202411
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 286 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202525
March 202524
February 202520
January 202519
December 202421
November 202420
October 202424
September 202414
August 202425
July 202428
June 202444

A total of 450 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202551
March 202525
February 202537
January 202535
December 202424
November 202431
October 202426
September 202435
August 202430
July 202444
June 202480

A total of 274 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202520
February 202518
January 202510
December 202427
November 202427
October 202424
September 202413
August 202413
July 202417
June 202462

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 202413
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 98 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
July 202414
June 202416

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ashley in May 2025

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

1. Armidale Avenue (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Drummond Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wilder Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Other theft2
4. Wellington Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Hepburn Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Elton Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
8. Norfolk Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Maurice Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
10. Hopetoun Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

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