Crime Rate in Brislington East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brislington East

The total recorded crimes in Brislington East, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brislington East crime rate of 3.12 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 Brislington East, encompassing approximately 31,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
Brislington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wootton Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Eastwood Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Brislington East?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Brislington East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1486 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brislington East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Brislington East had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,144 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brislington East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brislington East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brislington East has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 3.12 ranking 21th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Brislington East crimes were 1,486. The crime rate of Brislington East in 2024 was 47.30 (year) or 3.94 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brislington East were around 1,144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.42 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brislington East)CrimesRank (Brislington East)CrimesRank (Brislington East)
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
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

Brislington East 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 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202530
April 202517
March 20257
February 202511
January 20258
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 202423
August 202423

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202413
November 20248
October 202419
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202546
May 202542
April 202559
March 202544
February 202549
January 202546
December 202439
November 202442
October 202454
September 202445
August 202453

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202514
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 202515
March 20256
February 20255
January 202514
December 202413
November 20244
October 202413
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Brislington East in July 2025

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

1. Wootton Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Eastwood Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wyndham Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Gott Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Ripon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Grantson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Sherwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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