Crime Rate in Ashley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashley

The total recorded crimes in Ashley, Bristol, City of, UK in February 2026 are around 302 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashley crime rate of 2.87 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 Ashley, encompassing approximately 105,231 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
Ashley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 13
  • Newfoundland Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Ashley?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Ashley reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 4,003 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashley witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Ashley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 3,287 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashley witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Ashley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ashley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ashley crimes were 4,003. The crime rate of Ashley in 2024 was 38.04 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashley were around 3,287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.24 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ashley)CrimesRank (Ashley)CrimesRank (Ashley)
Lawrence HillNA NA12,620 210,736 1
CentralNA NA12,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and WithywoodNA NA4,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence WestonNA NA3,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch ParkNA NA2,255 102,571 6
SouthvilleNA NA2,783 62,349 8
LockleazeNA NA2,673 72,393 7
Frome ValeNA NA2,593 81,732 10
EastvilleNA NA2,552 91,851 9
EastonNA NA1,979 131,679 11
Henbury and BrentryNA NA2,136 111,544 14
Brislington WestNA NA1,918 141,665 12
FilwoodNA NA1,990 121,612 13
SouthmeadNA NA1,892 151,440 15
HorfieldNA NA1,766 161,439 16
KnowleNA NA1,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and HenleazeNA NA1,696 171,293 20
BishopsworthNA NA1,632 191,319 18
St George CentralNA NA1,599 201,301 19
Windmill HillNA NA1,319 221,202 21
Brislington EastNA NA1,486 211,144 23
StockwoodNA NA1,308 231,168 22
Bishopston and Ashley DownNA NA1,290 241,114 24
St George WestNA NA1,086 271,053 25
HillfieldsNA NA1,253 25819 30
CliftonNA NA1,119 261,024 26
Hotwells and HarboursideNA NA1,084 281,020 27
Clifton DownNA NA909 31894 28
BedminsterNA NA1,006 29893 29
Stoke BishopNA NA934 30811 31
CothamNA NA777 32654 32
RedlandNA NA709 33582 33
St George Troopers HillNA NA427 34289 34
Clevedon WaltonNA NA73 3586 35

Ashley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 139 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (92 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (69 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026117
January 2026102
December 2025139
November 202594
October 202597
September 2025107
August 202596
July 2025112
June 202591
May 202583
April 202587
March 202577
February 202595

A total of 307 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202620
December 202517
November 202524
October 202528
September 202530
August 202520
July 202535
June 202525
May 202522
April 202525
March 202524
February 202520

A total of 293 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202625
December 202522
November 202531
October 202531
September 202532
August 202519
July 202519
June 202514
May 202520
April 202523
March 202520
February 202518

A total of 447 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202628
December 202536
November 202532
October 202546
September 202538
August 202525
July 202544
June 202530
May 202532
April 202551
March 202525
February 202537

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202627
December 202524
November 202535
October 20257
September 20256
August 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 202515
February 20257

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202629
December 202520
November 202515
October 202516
September 202531
August 20255
July 202512
June 202511
May 202520
April 202518
March 202522
February 202518

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202618
December 202511
November 20258
October 202513
September 202518
August 202513
July 20255
June 202513
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202517

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20255
November 20254
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 771 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202651
December 202552
November 202553
October 202564
September 202553
August 202592
July 202567
June 202558
May 202565
April 202551
March 202569
February 202539

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202612
December 202513
November 202511
October 202516
September 20259
August 202515
July 20259
June 20258
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
June 20252
April 20251
February 20257

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 20253
November 20254
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20265
December 20252
November 20255
October 20254
September 20253
July 20252
June 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
April 20252

High Crime Locations Ashley in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour23
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bond Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Newfoundland Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Ashley Park (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Little Bishop Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Watercress Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Public order3
8. Franklyn Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Hepburn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. York Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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