Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 976 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 1.02 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (255) incidents (5.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (206) incidents (52.59% increase)
  • Public order: (127) incidents (9.48% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 51
  • Stokes Croft with total crimes: 39
  • Lower Gay Street with total crimes: 33

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Central has recorded 976 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
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
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 298 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 173 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (628 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (294 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (289 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (287 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (155 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1961 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 163.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025206
February 2025135
January 2025139
December 2024101
November 2024111
October 2024169
September 2024145
August 2024165
July 2024173
June 2024294
May 2024174
April 2024149

A total of 1156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025123
February 202582
January 202592
December 202488
November 202471
October 2024103
September 202491
August 202486
July 202484
June 2024174
May 202483
April 202479

A total of 3751 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 312.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025255
February 2025241
January 2025258
December 2024298
November 2024267
October 2024301
September 2024318
August 2024311
July 2024298
June 2024628
May 2024289
April 2024287

A total of 469 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202514
January 202546
December 202421
November 202435
October 202444
September 202437
August 202438
July 202445
June 202474
May 202448
April 202435

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202516
December 20243
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 202414
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 1661 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025127
February 2025116
January 2025111
December 2024119
November 2024145
October 2024126
September 2024152
August 2024166
July 2024114
June 2024238
May 2024134
April 2024113

A total of 303 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202521
January 202524
December 202421
November 202435
October 202423
September 202425
August 202425
July 202423
June 202440
May 202423
April 202428

A total of 1319 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202587
January 202586
December 202448
November 202498
October 202482
September 202466
August 202497
July 2024120
June 2024274
May 2024120
April 2024155

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202426
September 202412
August 202411
July 202424
June 202434
May 202418
April 202427

A total of 434 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202530
January 202514
December 202417
November 202430
October 202442
September 202422
August 202452
July 202427
June 202464
May 202455
April 202457

A total of 410 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202521
January 202530
December 202420
November 202426
October 202439
September 202426
August 202437
July 202432
June 202472
May 202437
April 202444

A total of 645 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202545
January 202558
December 202449
November 202440
October 202472
September 202449
August 202466
July 202444
June 202484
May 202453
April 202449

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 213 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202518
January 202518
December 202410
November 202421
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413
July 202420
June 202426
May 202420
April 202411

High Crime Locations Central in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total51
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Stokes Croft (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Lower Gay Street (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
4. Thomas Street (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
5. Armada Place (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Other theft3
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. The Horsefair (Map)
Total25
Other theft6
Public order6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Hillgrove Street (Map)
Total24
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
9. Penn Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
10. Fairfax Street (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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