Crime Rate in Eastville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastville

The total recorded crimes in Eastville, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastville crime rate of 5.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (15.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
Eastville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snowdon Road with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Fishponds Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Eastville has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 5.92 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastville)CrimesRank (Eastville)CrimesRank (Eastville)
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
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

Eastville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (198 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202528
March 202532
February 202512
January 202519
December 202414
November 202425
October 202423
September 202431
August 202422
July 202425
June 202440

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202519
February 202510
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202415
September 202415
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424

A total of 283 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202516
March 202528
February 202517
January 202524
December 202415
November 202423
October 202422
September 202426
August 202426
July 202425
June 202434

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 996 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202559
March 202579
February 202576
January 202586
December 202470
November 202466
October 202479
September 202470
August 202477
July 202468
June 2024198

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202521
February 202518
January 202513
December 202417
November 202415
October 202422
September 202426
August 202436
July 202424
June 202448

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 226 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202512
February 20259
January 202521
December 20249
November 202413
October 202435
September 202424
August 202425
July 202427
June 202438

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Eastville in May 2025

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

1. Snowdon Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Fishponds Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Chisbury Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Stroud Avenue (Map)
Total7
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Star Lane (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. Pennyroyal Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. A432 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Embassy Walk (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
10. Alcove Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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