Crime Rate in Brislington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brislington West

The total recorded crimes in Brislington West, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brislington West crime rate of 3.50 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 Brislington West, encompassing approximately 36,618 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
Brislington West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanes End with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • West Town Avenue with total crimes: 8

How safe is Brislington West?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Brislington West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1918 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brislington West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Brislington West had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,665 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brislington West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brislington West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brislington West has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 16th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Brislington West crimes were 1,918. The crime rate of Brislington West in 2024 was 52.38 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brislington West were around 1,665 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.47 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brislington West)CrimesRank (Brislington West)CrimesRank (Brislington West)
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
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
Stoke Bishop88 27934 30811 31
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

Brislington West 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 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 674 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202546
May 202553
April 202559
March 202564
February 202547
January 202543
December 202496
November 202440
October 202452
September 202459
August 202463

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 202417
September 20241
August 202410

A total of 253 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202524
May 202524
April 202528
March 202522
February 202520
January 202523
December 202420
November 202419
October 202423
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 202416
November 202419
October 202419
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202525
May 202525
April 202521
March 202517
February 202511
January 202513
December 202413
November 20246
October 202423
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202421
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Brislington West in July 2025

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

1. Lanes End (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. West Town Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Sandy Park Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
5. Sandholme Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stirling Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
8. Bath Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Prestwick Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Homemead Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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