Crime Rate in Bedminster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedminster

The total recorded crimes in Bedminster, Bristol, City of, UK in January 2026 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedminster crime rate of 1.23 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 Bedminster, encompassing approximately 52,056 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bedminster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Micklewright Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Colliery Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bedminster?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Bedminster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1006 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bedminster recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Bedminster had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 893 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bedminster recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bedminster Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Bedminster has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 32th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Bedminster crimes were 1,006. The crime rate of Bedminster in 2024 was 19.33 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedminster were around 893 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.15 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)CrimesRank (Bedminster)
Lawrence Hill1,107 112,620 210,736 1
Central1,094 212,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood310 44,640 33,442 3
Ashley330 34,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston274 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park220 62,255 102,571 6
Southville196 82,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze194 92,673 72,393 7
Horfield204 71,766 161,439 16
Frome Vale187 102,593 81,732 10
Eastville178 112,552 91,851 9
Easton142 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry127 182,136 111,544 14
Brislington West168 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood125 191,990 121,612 13
Southmead160 131,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze140 151,696 171,293 20
Bishopsworth132 161,632 191,319 18
Knowle95 251,689 181,357 17
St George Central131 171,599 201,301 19
Hillfields123 201,253 25819 30
Windmill Hill116 221,319 221,202 21
Brislington East122 211,486 211,144 23
Stockwood88 271,308 231,168 22
Bishopston and Ashley Down101 231,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside98 241,084 281,020 27
St George West77 301,086 271,053 25
Clifton83 281,119 261,024 26
Clifton Down94 26909 31894 28
Cotham82 29777 32654 32
Stoke Bishop71 31934 30811 31
Redland51 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill34 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton3 3573 3586 35

Bedminster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20258
November 20257
October 20259
September 20259
August 202511
July 20257
June 202516
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20256
November 20252
October 20258
September 20259
August 20255
July 202511
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20256
October 20258
September 202510
August 202510
July 202515
June 20256
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202517
November 202523
October 202528
September 202535
August 202529
July 202531
June 202525
May 202511
April 202526
March 202512
February 202519

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 202510
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20254
November 20255
October 20258
September 20254
August 202510
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
October 20251

High Crime Locations Bedminster in January 2026

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

1. Micklewright Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
3. Colliery Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cannon Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Hebron Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Palmyra Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Buttercup Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Kent Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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