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 May 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brislington East crime rate of 4.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-28.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Brislington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14
  • Wyndham Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Brislington East has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brislington East)CrimesRank (Brislington East)CrimesRank (Brislington East)
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
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

Brislington East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202517
March 20257
February 202511
January 20258
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 202423
August 202423
July 202418
June 202450

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 202422

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

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202413
November 20248
October 202419
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202434

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202515
March 20256
February 20255
January 202514
December 202413
November 20244
October 202413
September 20244
August 202412
July 20248
June 202414

A total of 590 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202559
March 202544
February 202549
January 202546
December 202439
November 202442
October 202454
September 202445
August 202453
July 202445
June 202472

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410

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
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202430

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Brislington East in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wyndham Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Robbery3
4. Gott Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Eastwood Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sark Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Badgers Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Glenarm Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
10. Whitmore Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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