Crime Rate in Ashley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashley

The total recorded crimes in Ashley, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 309 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashley crime rate of 2.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (15.52% increase)
  • Public order: (44) incidents (46.67% increase)
Ashley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maurice Road with total crimes: 21
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 17
  • Elton Lane 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 July 2025 the Ashley has recorded 309 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashley)CrimesRank (Ashley)CrimesRank (Ashley)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park213 82,255 102,571 6
Southville201 92,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze236 62,673 72,393 7
Eastville219 72,552 91,851 9
Frome Vale176 112,593 81,732 10
Filwood177 101,990 121,612 13
Easton155 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry157 132,136 111,544 14
Brislington West128 161,918 141,665 12
Horfield170 121,766 161,439 16
Southmead98 231,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze135 151,696 171,293 20
Knowle98 221,689 181,357 17
Stockwood124 171,308 231,168 22
Bishopsworth110 191,632 191,319 18
St George Central124 181,599 201,301 19
St George West106 201,086 271,053 25
Windmill Hill95 251,319 221,202 21
Brislington East98 211,486 211,144 23
Bishopston and Ashley Down83 281,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside96 241,084 281,020 27
Hillfields77 291,253 25819 30
Clifton94 261,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop88 27934 30811 31
Clifton Down66 32909 31894 28
Bedminster77 301,006 29893 29
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Ashley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 631 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202558
May 202565
April 202551
March 202569
February 202539
January 202538
December 202432
November 202443
October 202471
September 202445
August 202453

A total of 1075 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 202591
May 202583
April 202587
March 202577
February 202595
January 202574
December 202477
November 2024110
October 202482
September 202487
August 2024100

A total of 274 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202525
May 202522
April 202525
March 202524
February 202520
January 202519
December 202421
November 202420
October 202424
September 202414
August 202425

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202520
April 202523
March 202520
February 202518
January 202510
December 202427
November 202427
October 202424
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 400 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202530
May 202532
April 202551
March 202525
February 202537
January 202535
December 202424
November 202431
October 202426
September 202435
August 202430

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202520
April 202518
March 202522
February 202518
January 202526
December 202426
November 202428
October 202429
September 202426
August 202425

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202517
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 202419
August 202432

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Ashley in July 2025

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

1. Maurice Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Bond Street (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Elton Lane (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Little Bishop Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Leopold Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Moon Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
7. Gwyn Street (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Campbell Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Winkworth Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. John Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1

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