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 July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Bishop crime rate of 3.71 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-39.34% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Stoke Bishop Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ladies Mile with total crimes: 17
  • B4054 with total crimes: 12
  • Circular Road with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • 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 areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • 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 July 2025 the Stoke Bishop has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 27th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke Bishop)CrimesRank (Stoke Bishop)CrimesRank (Stoke Bishop)
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
St George West106 201,086 271,053 25
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
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

Stoke Bishop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (61 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202561
May 202525
April 202530
March 202521
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202532
May 202529
April 202518
March 202542
February 202523
January 20257
December 202423
November 202411
October 202423
September 202432
August 202433

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 202510
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20245

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke Bishop in July 2025

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

1. Ladies Mile (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. B4054 (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Circular Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Clapton Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Circular Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Old Sneed Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Goodeve Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Saville Gate Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashcroft Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wood End Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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