Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Bristol, City of, UK in February 2026 are around 1,043 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 1.09 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (287) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (218) incidents (2.83% increase)
  • Public order: (108) incidents (6.93% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armada Place with total crimes: 51
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 47
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 12,772 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 8,007 crimes compared to 1,902. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 12,772. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 8,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Lawrence HillNA NA12,620 210,736 1
Hartcliffe and WithywoodNA NA4,640 33,442 3
AshleyNA NA4,003 43,287 4
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

Central 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 287 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 218 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (315 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (212 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 226 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (342 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (194 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (325 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (260 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (287 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (232 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (389 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (257 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 251 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (248 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (176 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (247 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (164 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (262 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (137 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (255 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (206 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 241 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1685 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 129.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026108
January 2026101
December 2025143
November 2025166
October 2025161
September 2025144
August 2025144
July 2025140
June 2025106
May 2025109
April 2025120
March 2025127
February 2025116

A total of 3834 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 294.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 389 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026287
January 2026315
December 2025351
November 2025342
October 2025325
September 2025287
August 2025389
July 2025285
June 2025248
May 2025247
April 2025262
March 2025255
February 2025241

A total of 432 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202661
January 202654
December 202539
November 202538
October 202537
September 202532
August 202523
July 202526
June 202523
May 202535
April 202517
March 202526
February 202521

A total of 1435 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 110.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026108
January 202686
December 2025105
November 2025131
October 2025164
September 2025151
August 202588
July 2025128
June 202577
May 2025111
April 202581
March 2025123
February 202582

A total of 382 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202624
December 202533
November 202548
October 202540
September 202544
August 202536
July 202522
June 202520
May 202525
April 202522
March 202532
February 202514

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202619
December 202520
November 202524
October 202520
September 202519
August 202511
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 727 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202657
December 202572
November 202573
October 202560
September 202563
August 202552
July 202545
June 202549
May 202577
April 202549
March 202536
February 202545

A total of 2668 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 205.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026218
January 2026212
December 2025226
November 2025194
October 2025260
September 2025232
August 2025257
July 2025251
June 2025176
May 2025164
April 2025137
March 2025206
February 2025135

A total of 1078 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202680
December 202597
November 2025102
October 2025104
September 202583
August 202576
July 202576
June 202539
May 202587
April 202582
March 202586
February 202587

A total of 430 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202670
December 202526
November 202515
October 202542
September 202541
August 202518
July 202519
June 202532
May 202551
April 202527
March 202524
February 202530

A total of 358 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202631
December 202532
November 202535
October 202520
September 202534
August 202530
July 202533
June 202527
May 202520
April 202531
March 202515
February 202521

A total of 307 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202630
December 202524
November 202543
October 202527
September 202527
August 202523
July 202511
June 202518
May 202522
April 202521
March 202524
February 202518

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202612
December 20258
November 20259
October 202522
September 20259
August 20258
July 20254
June 20259
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20254
November 20258
October 20259
September 202511
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255

High Crime Locations Central in February 2026

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

1. Armada Place (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Cannon Street (Map)
Total47
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Robbery2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Whitson Street (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Public order3
Robbery3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Horsefair (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Bell Lane (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Marsh Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Augustine'S Parade (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft6
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.