Crime Rate in Bristol, City of: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bristol, City of

The total recorded crimes in Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 6,386 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bristol, City of crime rate of 13.52 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 Bristol, City of, encompassing approximately 472,467 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2258) incidents (3.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1226) incidents (9.86% increase)
  • Public order: (729) incidents (12.85% increase)
Bristol, City of Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 144
  • Harleston Street with total crimes: 108
  • Stokes Croft with total crimes: 57

Bristol, City of Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Bristol, City of Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (1050 crimes), and the safest, Clevedon Walton (8 crimes), is 1042 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Bristol, City of.

Similarly, the area of Temple Meads (721 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clevedon North & Walton (8 crimes), with a difference of 713 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bristol, City of.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central1050
Lawrence Hill875
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320
Ashley309
Hartcliffe and Withywood267

Safest Wards:

Cotham76
Clifton Down66
Redland44
St George Troopers Hill36
Clevedon Walton8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Temple Meads721
City Centre & Harbourside526
Kingsdown387
Lockleaze201
University & Brandon Hill199

Safest Areas:

Cotham33
Totterdown31
Westbury-on-Trym24
Henleaze18
Clevedon North & Walton8

Bristol, City of 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 2258 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1226 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2189 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1116 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2246 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1071 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2136 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (893 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2142 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (906 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1970 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 703 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2074 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (752 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2137 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 731 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2087 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (747 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 468.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 574 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025311
June 2025453
May 2025574
April 2025480
March 2025561
February 2025417
January 2025433
December 2024431
November 2024558

A total of 841 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 93.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202566
May 2025103
April 2025136
March 202597
February 202582
January 2025101
December 202487
November 202497

A total of 679 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 75.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202599
May 202575
April 202573
March 202572
February 202546
January 202591
December 202457
November 2024110

A total of 1308 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 145.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025178
June 2025159
May 2025198
April 2025204
March 2025181
February 2025142
January 2025103
December 202465
November 202478

A total of 19239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2137.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2258 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252258
June 20252189
May 20252246
April 20252136
March 20252142
February 20251970
January 20252074
December 20242137
November 20242087

A total of 1011 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 112.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 2025167
May 2025107
April 2025103
March 2025140
February 202588
January 202595
December 202479
November 2024113

A total of 4215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 468.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 567 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025567
June 2025431
May 2025560
April 2025519
March 2025471
February 2025419
January 2025421
December 2024425
November 2024402

A total of 3469 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 385.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 442 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025442
June 2025382
May 2025393
April 2025393
March 2025334
February 2025307
January 2025421
December 2024379
November 2024418

A total of 8145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 905.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1226 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251226
June 20251116
May 20251071
April 2025893
March 2025906
February 2025703
January 2025752
December 2024731
November 2024747

A total of 312 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202537
May 202538
April 202545
March 202522
February 202531
January 202544
December 202427
November 202435

A total of 205 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 202526
April 202515
March 202522
February 202523
January 202530
December 202423
November 202434

A total of 5627 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 625.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 729 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025729
June 2025646
May 2025675
April 2025705
March 2025624
February 2025551
January 2025555
December 2024571
November 2024571

A total of 1883 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 209.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025180
June 2025216
May 2025199
April 2025207
March 2025233
February 2025195
January 2025246
December 2024194
November 2024213

A total of 2913 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 323.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 437 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025202
June 2025204
May 2025336
April 2025349
March 2025322
February 2025313
January 2025437
December 2024319
November 2024431

High Crime Locations Bristol, City of in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bristol, City of postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total144
Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft24
Shoplifting18
Robbery12
Public order12
2. Harleston Street (Map)
Total108
Public order36
Drugs24
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft12
Robbery6
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Stokes Croft (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Robbery6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
4. Callowhill Court (Map)
Total49
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order7
Other theft7
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person1
5. Lamb Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft18
Public order6
6. Wade Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
Possession of weapons6
Burglary6

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