Crime Rate in St George Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St George Central

The total recorded crimes in St George Central, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St George Central crime rate of 2.47 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 St George Central, encompassing approximately 49,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
St George Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Hill Road with total crimes: 15
  • Park View Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is St George Central?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, St George Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1599 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St George Central recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, St George Central had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,301 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St George Central recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St George Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St George Central has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 21th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total St George Central crimes were 1,599. The crime rate of St George Central in 2024 was 32.08 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in St George Central were around 1,301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.10 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St George Central)CrimesRank (St George Central)CrimesRank (St George Central)
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
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

St George Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 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 (50 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 52 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414

A total of 671 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202532
March 202542
February 202541
January 202550
December 202452
November 202443
October 202453
September 202456
August 202472
July 202457
June 2024134

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

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 202422

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202413
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202417
August 202420
July 202415
June 20248

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 202428

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations St George Central in May 2025

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

1. Bell Hill Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park View Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meg Thatchers Green (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Tannery Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Harewood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Speedwell Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Whiteway Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
10. Britton Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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