Crime Rate in Bedminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedminster

The total recorded crimes in Bedminster, Bristol, City of, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-57.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Bedminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 4
  • Picture House Court 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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • 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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • 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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
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
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Bedminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 202415
June 202422

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 20245
August 20249
July 202414
June 202410

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248

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

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202526
March 202512
February 202519
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202427
September 202423
August 202425
July 202430
June 202442

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 1 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

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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cannon Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Picture House Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Langley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Diamond Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hendre Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Garnet Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. West Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Ireton Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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