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 May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St George West crime rate of 4.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
St George West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trelawney Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Ebenezer Street with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space 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 May 2025 the St George West has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St George West)CrimesRank (St George West)CrimesRank (St George West)
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
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 202510
February 202510
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248
August 202418
July 202414
June 202430

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248
July 202414
June 202428

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202516
February 202524
January 202525
December 202422
November 202425
October 202428
September 202421
August 202434
July 202438
June 202462

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202418
November 202411
October 202417
September 202418
August 202413
July 202413
June 20246

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 4 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
July 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St George West in May 2025

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

1. Trelawney Avenue (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Ebenezer Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Snowberry Walk (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sherbourne Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
6. Wicket Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hammersmith Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Crown Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Weavers Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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