Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 1,050 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 1.10 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (285) incidents (14.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (251) incidents (42.61% increase)
  • Public order: (140) incidents (32.08% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stokes Croft with total crimes: 57
  • Callowhill Court with total crimes: 56
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 12,772 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 8,007 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central has recorded 1,050 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 1th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 12,772. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 8,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
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
Brislington East98 211,486 211,144 23
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

Central 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 285 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 251 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (248 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (176 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (247 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (164 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (262 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (137 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (255 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (206 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 241 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 135 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (258 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (139 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 298 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (267 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (145 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (301 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (169 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (318 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (152 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (311 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (166 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 274.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025285
June 2025248
May 2025247
April 2025262
March 2025255
February 2025241
January 2025258
December 2024298
November 2024267
October 2024301
September 2024318
August 2024311

A total of 1133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 202577
May 2025111
April 202581
March 2025123
February 202582
January 202592
December 202488
November 202471
October 2024103
September 202491
August 202486

A total of 1537 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025140
June 2025106
May 2025109
April 2025120
March 2025127
February 2025116
January 2025111
December 2024119
November 2024145
October 2024126
September 2024152
August 2024166

A total of 300 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202527
May 202520
April 202531
March 202515
February 202521
January 202524
December 202421
November 202435
October 202423
September 202425
August 202425

A total of 360 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202532
May 202551
April 202527
March 202524
February 202530
January 202514
December 202417
November 202430
October 202442
September 202422
August 202452

A total of 208 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202522
April 202521
March 202524
February 202518
January 202518
December 202410
November 202421
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 1899 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025251
June 2025176
May 2025164
April 2025137
March 2025206
February 2025135
January 2025139
December 2024101
November 2024111
October 2024169
September 2024145
August 2024165

A total of 934 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202539
May 202587
April 202582
March 202586
February 202587
January 202586
December 202448
November 202498
October 202482
September 202466
August 202497

A total of 115 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 202516
December 20243
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 326 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202535
April 202517
March 202526
February 202521
January 202530
December 202420
November 202426
October 202439
September 202426
August 202437

A total of 635 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202549
May 202577
April 202549
March 202536
February 202545
January 202558
December 202449
November 202440
October 202472
September 202449
August 202466

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 356 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202520
May 202525
April 202522
March 202532
February 202514
January 202546
December 202421
November 202435
October 202444
September 202437
August 202438

A total of 120 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202426
September 202412
August 202411

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

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

1. Stokes Croft (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Other theft6
Robbery6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Callowhill Court (Map)
Total56
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft7
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total32
Public order8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Cannon Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Coronation Place (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crow Lane (Map)
Total24
Other theft9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Marsh Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
9. Bridewell Street (Map)
Total21
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Canon'S Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Public order3
Bicycle theft1

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