Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 980 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (247) incidents (-5.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (164) incidents (19.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (111) incidents (37.04% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 47
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34

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 May 2025 the Central has recorded 980 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
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
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 202581
March 2025123
February 202582
January 202592
December 202488
November 202471
October 2024103
September 202491
August 202486
July 202484
June 2024174

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202426
September 202412
August 202411
July 202424
June 202434

A total of 669 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202549
March 202536
February 202545
January 202558
December 202449
November 202440
October 202472
September 202449
August 202466
July 202444
June 202484

A total of 1939 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025164
April 2025137
March 2025206
February 2025135
January 2025139
December 2024101
November 2024111
October 2024169
September 2024145
August 2024165
July 2024173
June 2024294

A total of 225 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202524
February 202518
January 202518
December 202410
November 202421
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413
July 202420
June 202426

A total of 85 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 1643 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 2025120
March 2025127
February 2025116
January 2025111
December 2024119
November 2024145
October 2024126
September 2024152
August 2024166
July 2024114
June 2024238

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
May 202520
April 202531
March 202515
February 202521
January 202524
December 202421
November 202435
October 202423
September 202425
August 202425
July 202423
June 202440

A total of 3684 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 307.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025247
April 2025262
March 2025255
February 2025241
January 2025258
December 2024298
November 2024267
October 2024301
September 2024318
August 2024311
July 2024298
June 2024628

A total of 433 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202532
February 202514
January 202546
December 202421
November 202435
October 202444
September 202437
August 202438
July 202445
June 202474

A total of 400 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202527
March 202524
February 202530
January 202514
December 202417
November 202430
October 202442
September 202422
August 202452
July 202427
June 202464

A total of 1213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202582
March 202586
February 202587
January 202586
December 202448
November 202498
October 202482
September 202466
August 202497
July 2024120
June 2024274

A total of 381 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202517
March 202526
February 202521
January 202530
December 202420
November 202426
October 202439
September 202426
August 202437
July 202432
June 202472

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
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 202516
December 20243
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 202414
July 20247
June 20246

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total47
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order8
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cannon Street (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total34
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
4. Callowhill Court (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
5. Marsh Street (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Armada Place (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Broad Weir (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Fairfax Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Stokes Croft (Map)
Total21
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Bridewell Street (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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