Crime Rate in Clifton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton

The total recorded crimes in Clifton, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton crime rate of 0.68 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 Clifton, encompassing approximately 132,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Clifton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Triangle West with total crimes: 12
  • Bear Yard Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Sion Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Clifton?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Clifton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1119 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clifton recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Clifton had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,024 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clifton recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clifton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Clifton has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 0.66 ranking 24th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Clifton crimes were 1,119. The crime rate of Clifton in 2024 was 15.12 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clifton were around 1,024 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.86 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)CrimesRank (Bristol, City of)
Lawrence Hill858 212,620 210,736 1
Central976 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood315 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley285 44,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston254 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park196 92,255 102,571 6
Southville217 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville223 62,552 91,851 9
Lockleaze206 82,673 72,393 7
Frome Vale192 102,593 81,732 10
Easton142 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry178 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West153 121,918 141,665 12
Filwood135 161,990 121,612 13
Southmead153 131,892 151,440 15
Horfield148 141,766 161,439 16
Knowle112 191,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze106 211,696 171,293 20
Bishopston and Ashley Down115 171,290 241,114 24
Bishopsworth77 271,632 191,319 18
Brislington East113 181,486 211,144 23
St George Central101 221,599 201,301 19
Stockwood108 201,308 231,168 22
Windmill Hill68 291,319 221,202 21
Stoke Bishop99 23934 30811 31
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
Cotham77 26777 32654 32
Hotwells and Harbourside70 281,084 281,020 27
Clifton Down50 32909 31894 28
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Redland54 31709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill45 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton7 3573 3586 35

Clifton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202527
January 202538
December 202425
November 202425
October 202436
September 202437
August 202422
July 202426
June 202452
May 202422
April 202422

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202418
October 202422
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 202424
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202521
December 20241
November 20249
October 202415
September 202412
August 202414
July 20248
June 202420
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20243
July 20242
June 202418
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 202411
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 202417
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
July 20241

High Crime Locations Clifton in March 2025

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

1. Triangle West (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Bear Yard Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Sion Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Princes' Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Glendale (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
7. North Green Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Albermarle Row (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
9. Park Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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