Crime Rate in Bedminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedminster

The total recorded crimes in Bedminster, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedminster crime rate of 0.92 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Bedminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bedminster has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 33th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Bedminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 202415
April 20242

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202519
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202427
September 202423
August 202425
July 202430
June 202442
May 202439
April 202436

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 20245
August 20249
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 202417

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
April 20242

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 202415

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 March 2025

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

1. Cannon Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Irby Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cromwell Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Diamond Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Picture House Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Graham Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Buttercup Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cripps Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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