Crime Rate in Bishopston and Ashley Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down

The total recorded crimes in Bishopston and Ashley Down, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopston and Ashley Down crime rate of 1.84 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 Bishopston and Ashley Down, encompassing approximately 62,412 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Bishopston and Ashley Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 29
  • Talgarth Road with total crimes: 9
  • Stanley Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bishopston and Ashley Down?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Bishopston and Ashley Down demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1290 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishopston and Ashley Down had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,114 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishopston and Ashley Down recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Bishopston and Ashley Down has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bishopston and Ashley Down Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bishopston and Ashley Down has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 ranking 17th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Bishopston and Ashley Down crimes were 1,290. The crime rate of Bishopston and Ashley Down in 2024 was 20.67 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishopston and Ashley Down were around 1,114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.85 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking 24 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
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
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Bishopston and Ashley Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202539
January 202528
December 202429
November 202431
October 202459
September 202447
August 202439
July 202429
June 202480
May 202438
April 202431

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 20249
September 202420
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 202413
June 202430
May 202412
April 20244

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20258
December 202411
November 20243
October 20244
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 202415
July 20247
June 202420
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bishopston and Ashley Down in March 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences17
Other crime6
Public order5
Other theft1
2. Talgarth Road (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Stanley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Trubshaw Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Churchways Crescent (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
8. Oak Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Southampton Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Dirac Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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