Crime Rate in Eastville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastville

The total recorded crimes in Eastville, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 219 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastville crime rate of 6.52 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 Eastville, encompassing approximately 33,586 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (25.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
Eastville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove View with total crimes: 11
  • Stroud Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Chisbury Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Eastville?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Eastville reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,552 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastville witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Eastville had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,851 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Eastville witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Eastville has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Eastville Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastville has recorded 219 crimes with crime rate of 6.52 ranking 7th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Eastville crimes were 2,552. The crime rate of Eastville in 2024 was 75.98 (year) or 6.33 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastville were around 1,851 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.11 (year) or 4.59 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastville)CrimesRank (Eastville)CrimesRank (Eastville)
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
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
Clifton94 261,119 261,024 26
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

Eastville 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 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202540
May 202534
April 202528
March 202532
February 202512
January 202519
December 202414
November 202425
October 202423
September 202431
August 202422

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20258
May 202510
April 202516
March 202519
February 202510
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202415
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202527
April 202516
March 202528
February 202517
January 202524
December 202415
November 202423
October 202422
September 202426
August 202426

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 881 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202567
May 202568
April 202559
March 202579
February 202576
January 202586
December 202470
November 202466
October 202479
September 202470
August 202477

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202515
May 202515
April 202520
March 202521
February 202518
January 202513
December 202417
November 202415
October 202422
September 202426
August 202436

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20259
April 20255
March 202512
February 20255
January 202515
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20259
April 20254
March 202512
February 20259
January 202521
December 20249
November 202413
October 202435
September 202424
August 202425

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Eastville in July 2025

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

1. Grove View (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary2
2. Stroud Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery1
3. Chisbury Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Snowdon Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft8
6. Knowsley Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
7. Featherstone Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order1
8. Boswell Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Freemantle Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
10. Holly Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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