Crime Rate in Clifton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton

The total recorded crimes in Clifton, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton crime rate of 0.53 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 Clifton, encompassing approximately 132,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Clifton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jacob'S Wells Road with total crimes: 5
  • Princess Victoria Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clifton?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Clifton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1119 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clifton recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Clifton had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,024 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clifton recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clifton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clifton has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 28th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Clifton crimes were 1,119. The crime rate of Clifton in 2024 was 15.12 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clifton were around 1,024 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.86 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
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
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

Clifton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202534
February 202527
January 202538
December 202425
November 202425
October 202436
September 202437
August 202422
July 202426
June 202452

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202514
February 202510
January 202521
December 20241
November 20249
October 202415
September 202412
August 202414
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202418
October 202422
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 202424

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20244
July 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 202417
June 20246

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 202411
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20243
July 20242
June 202418

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Clifton in May 2025

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

1. Jacob'S Wells Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Princess Victoria Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Bear Yard Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Regent Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clifton Vale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victoria Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Triangle West (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Little Caroline Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Constitution Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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