Crime Rate in Clifton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton

The total recorded crimes in Clifton, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton crime rate of 0.71 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Clifton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bear Yard Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Jacob'S Wells Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Clifton has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)CrimesRank (Clifton)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
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
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

Clifton 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202514
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202418
October 202422
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202538
May 202520
April 202524
March 202534
February 202527
January 202538
December 202425
November 202425
October 202436
September 202437
August 202422

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 202417

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
October 20244

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20257
April 202510
March 202514
February 202510
January 202521
December 20241
November 20249
October 202415
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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 July 2025

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

1. Bear Yard Mews (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Jacob'S Wells Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bellevue Cottages (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Merchants Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Triangle West (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. A4 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Princes' Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ambra Vale South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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