Crime Rate in Cotham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cotham

The total recorded crimes in Cotham, Bristol, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cotham crime rate of 1.55 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 Cotham, encompassing approximately 49,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cotham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dove Street with total crimes: 10
  • Montague Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Cotham Lawn Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cotham?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Cotham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 777 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cotham recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cotham had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 654 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cotham recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cotham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cotham has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 26th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Cotham crimes were 777. The crime rate of Cotham in 2024 was 15.61 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cotham were around 654 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.14 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking 32 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
Clifton90 241,119 261,024 26
St George West68 301,086 271,053 25
Hillfields88 251,253 25819 30
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

Cotham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202518
January 202532
December 202419
November 202416
October 202430
September 202417
August 202419
July 202426
June 202442
May 202441
April 202427

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 202416
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202514
December 20246
November 202411
October 202416
September 202410
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cotham in March 2025

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

1. Dove Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Montague Hill (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Cotham Lawn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Pitch Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
5. Somerset Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Little Paul Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Zetland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kenilworth Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cotham Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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