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 March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brislington East crime rate of 3.60 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 Brislington East, encompassing approximately 31,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Brislington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sidcot with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brislington East has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 3.60 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Brislington East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 574 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202549
January 202546
December 202439
November 202442
October 202454
September 202445
August 202453
July 202445
June 202472
May 202449
April 202436

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 20258
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 202423
August 202423
July 202418
June 202450
May 20249
April 202421

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202430
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 202422
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202413
November 20248
October 202419
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202434
May 202427
April 202413

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 202514
December 202413
November 20244
October 202413
September 20244
August 202412
July 20248
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brislington East in March 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Burglary2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
3. Sidcot (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
4. Sark Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wyndham Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ivy May Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. St Helier Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Allison Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Leicester Walk (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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