Crime Rate in St George West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St George West

The total recorded crimes in St George West, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St George West crime rate of 6.40 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 West, encompassing approximately 16,556 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
St George West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trelawney Avenue with total crimes: 17
  • Church Road with total crimes: 13
  • Lyndale Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is St George West?

To understand the safety of St George West, we need to analyze St George West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1086 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St George West recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, St George West had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,053 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St George West recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St George West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St George West has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 6.40 ranking 20th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total St George West crimes were 1,086. The crime rate of St George West in 2024 was 65.59 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in St George West were around 1,053 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.60 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St George West)CrimesRank (St George West)CrimesRank (St George West)
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
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

St George West 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202518
April 202521
March 202516
February 202524
January 202525
December 202422
November 202425
October 202428
September 202421
August 202434

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202510
April 20253
March 202510
February 202510
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248
August 202418

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202515
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202418
November 202411
October 202417
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St George West in July 2025

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

1. Trelawney Avenue (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Church Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Lyndale Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs5
4. Weavers Mill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Handel Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Lyppiatt Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Snowberry Walk (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. St Patricks View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wicket Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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