Crime Rate in Bishopsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopsworth

The total recorded crimes in Bishopsworth, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopsworth crime rate of 3.83 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 Bishopsworth, encompassing approximately 28,720 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
Bishopsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wills Way with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bishopsworth?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Bishopsworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1632 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishopsworth recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Bishopsworth had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,319 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bishopsworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bishopsworth has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 3.83 ranking 19th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Bishopsworth crimes were 1,632. The crime rate of Bishopsworth in 2024 was 56.82 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishopsworth were around 1,319 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.93 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopsworth)CrimesRank (Bishopsworth)CrimesRank (Bishopsworth)
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
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
Bedminster77 301,006 29893 29
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Bishopsworth 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202525
April 202511
March 202511
February 202517
January 202518
December 202430
November 202416
October 202424
September 202422
August 202410

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 20256
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 20255
December 202413
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202521
April 202513
March 202512
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 202419
October 202425
September 202427
August 202432

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202532
May 202544
April 202527
March 202519
February 202518
January 202546
December 202448
November 202444
October 202437
September 202435
August 202440

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 202512
January 20259
December 202413
November 20244
October 202412
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bishopsworth in July 2025

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

1. Wills Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marguerite Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Brooklyn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Temple Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Robbery1
8. Cheddar Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Eastridge Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Aylesbury Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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