Crime Rate in Stoke Bishop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Bishop

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Bishop crime rate of 4.17 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 Stoke Bishop, encompassing approximately 23,733 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (425.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Stoke Bishop Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Parade with total crimes: 9
  • Tunstall Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clapton Walk with total crimes: 6

How safe is Stoke Bishop?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Stoke Bishop demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 934 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stoke Bishop recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stoke Bishop had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 811 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stoke Bishop recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoke Bishop Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stoke Bishop has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 23th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke Bishop crimes were 934. The crime rate of Stoke Bishop in 2024 was 39.35 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke Bishop were around 811 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.17 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Stoke Bishop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202523
January 20257
December 202423
November 202411
October 202423
September 202432
August 202433
July 202421
June 202446
May 202430
April 202418

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 202412
August 20247
July 202411
June 202436
May 202423
April 202412

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202426
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke Bishop in March 2025

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

1. East Parade (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Tunstall Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Clapton Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. High Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Ashcroft Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
6. Wood End Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. B4054 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Failand Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dingle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Circular Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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