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 July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton Down crime rate of 0.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Clifton Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakland Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pembroke Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oakfield Place with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Clifton Down has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 0.81 ranking 32th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton Down)CrimesRank (Clifton Down)CrimesRank (Clifton Down)
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
Brislington West128 161,918 141,665 12
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
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

Clifton Down 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 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202515
May 202511
April 202551
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 202421
November 202413
October 202426
September 202415
August 202423

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 202513
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 202417

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202515
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

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
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202515
April 202513
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 20246
November 20248
October 202421
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 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

High Crime Locations Clifton Down in July 2025

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

1. Oakland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pembroke Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Oakfield Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Arlington Villas (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Chertsey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Melrose Place (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Highland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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