Crime Rate in Clifton Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton Down

The total recorded crimes in Clifton Down, Bristol, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton Down crime rate of 1.03 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 Down, encompassing approximately 81,390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-78.43% decrease)
Clifton Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Hampton Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Downside Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Clifton Down?

To understand the safety of Clifton Down, we need to analyze Clifton Down 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 Down demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 909 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clifton Down recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Clifton Down had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 894 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clifton Down recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clifton Down Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clifton Down has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 25th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Clifton Down crimes were 909. The crime rate of Clifton Down in 2024 was 11.17 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clifton Down were around 894 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.98 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton Down)CrimesRank (Clifton Down)CrimesRank (Clifton Down)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park235 82,255 102,571 6
Southville239 72,783 62,349 8
Frome Vale177 122,593 81,732 10
Eastville199 92,552 91,851 9
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
Easton144 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry180 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West141 171,918 141,665 12
Filwood165 141,990 121,612 13
Horfield173 131,766 161,439 16
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
Knowle110 221,689 181,357 17
Bishopsworth126 201,632 191,319 18
Stockwood140 181,308 231,168 22
St George Central123 211,599 201,301 19
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
Windmill Hill71 271,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down100 231,290 241,114 24
Hillfields91 241,253 25819 30
St George West71 291,086 271,053 25
Clifton71 281,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop83 26934 30811 31
Hotwells and Harbourside69 301,084 281,020 27
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Clifton Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202513
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 202417
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 20246
November 20248
October 202421
September 202416
August 202416
July 202412
June 202412

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202551
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 202421
November 202413
October 202426
September 202415
August 202423
July 202416
June 202428

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202424

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 202414
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Clifton Down in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hampton Lane (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Downside Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Upper Belgrave Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Burlington Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sunderland Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Highland Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alma Road Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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