Crime Rate in Easton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Easton

The total recorded crimes in Easton, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Easton crime rate of 2.32 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 Easton, encompassing approximately 62,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
Easton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 11
  • Bourne Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Easton?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Easton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1979 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Easton witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Easton had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,679 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Easton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Easton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Easton has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 15th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Easton crimes were 1,979. The crime rate of Easton in 2024 was 31.84 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Easton were around 1,679 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.01 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)
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
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

Easton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202545
March 202549
February 202544
January 202566
December 202443
November 202447
October 202448
September 202453
August 202453
July 202449
June 2024140

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202419
September 202425
August 202430
July 202424
June 202460

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202519
March 202514
February 20254
January 202513
December 202418
November 202410
October 202413
September 202418
August 202414
July 202416
June 202438

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202515
February 202511
January 202513
December 202413
November 202417
October 202417
September 202411
August 202421
July 202417
June 202424

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202418
November 202416
October 202416
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 202420

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202426

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Easton in May 2025

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

1. Wood Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Bourne Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Brook Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Owen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Robert Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Battersea Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
7. Chelsea Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Essery Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Whitehart Court (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Other theft1

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