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 May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopston and Ashley Down crime rate of 1.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Bishopston and Ashley Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talgarth Road with total crimes: 12
  • Stanley Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Pople Walk with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • 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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bishopston and Ashley Down has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopston and Ashley Down)CrimesRank (Bishopston and Ashley Down)CrimesRank (Bishopston and Ashley Down)
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
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
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Bishopston and Ashley Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202543
March 202549
February 202539
January 202528
December 202429
November 202431
October 202459
September 202447
August 202439
July 202429
June 202480

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 20249
September 202420
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202516
February 202512
January 20258
December 202411
November 20243
October 20244
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202414

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 202413
June 202430

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bishopston and Ashley Down in May 2025

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

1. Talgarth Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Stanley Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Pople Walk (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Nevil Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Prison (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Beaufort Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. York Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Milner Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Trubshaw Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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