Crime Rate in Brislington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brislington West

The total recorded crimes in Brislington West, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brislington West crime rate of 4.18 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 West, encompassing approximately 36,618 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Brislington West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanes End with total crimes: 17
  • Prestwick Close with total crimes: 17
  • Gotley Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Brislington West?

To understand the safety of Brislington West, we need to analyze Brislington West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1918 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brislington West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brislington West had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,665 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brislington West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brislington West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brislington West has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 12th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Brislington West crimes were 1,918. The crime rate of Brislington West in 2024 was 52.38 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brislington West were around 1,665 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.47 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202547
January 202543
December 202496
November 202440
October 202452
September 202459
August 202463
July 202446
June 2024164
May 202454
April 202437

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 248 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202520
January 202523
December 202420
November 202419
October 202423
September 202412
August 202418
July 202413
June 202430
May 202432
April 202416

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202421
September 20248
August 202417
July 20247
June 202420
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 202513
December 202413
November 20246
October 202423
September 202418
August 202416
July 202415
June 202440
May 202425
April 202416

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 202416
November 202419
October 202419
September 202411
August 202418
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 202417
September 20241
August 202410
July 202411
June 202428
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
April 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brislington West in March 2025

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

1. Lanes End (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order6
Other theft1
2. Prestwick Close (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Public order2
3. Gotley Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. West Town Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Bath Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Homemead Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Water Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
10. Hardenhuish Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2

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