Crime Rate in Bedminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedminster

The total recorded crimes in Bedminster, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedminster crime rate of 1.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Bedminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 7
  • Kent Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Bedminster has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 30th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)
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
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
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
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Bedminster 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 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202414
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202525
May 202511
April 202526
March 202512
February 202519
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202427
September 202423
August 202425

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
November 20245
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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

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

High Crime Locations Bedminster in July 2025

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

1. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Kent Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Cromwell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Silbury Road (Map)
Total4
Public order4
6. The Nursery (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Swiss Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sheene Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Cannon Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Colliery Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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