Crime Rate in Bishopsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopsworth

The total recorded crimes in Bishopsworth, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopsworth crime rate of 4.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (62.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
Bishopsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Bishopsworth has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopsworth)CrimesRank (Bishopsworth)CrimesRank (Bishopsworth)
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
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
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

Bishopsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202512
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 202419
October 202425
September 202427
August 202432
July 202432
June 202424

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202511
March 202511
February 202517
January 202518
December 202430
November 202416
October 202424
September 202422
August 202410
July 202424
June 202426

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 202512
January 20259
December 202413
November 20244
October 202412
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 20255
December 202413
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202414
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 202414
August 202411
July 202411
June 202420

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202527
March 202519
February 202518
January 202546
December 202448
November 202444
October 202437
September 202435
August 202440
July 202438
June 202478

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bishopsworth in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. St Peter'S Rise (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
5. Marlepit Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Parson Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ilchester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Lewis Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wills Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Acorn Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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