Crime Rate in Easton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Easton

The total recorded crimes in Easton, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Easton crime rate of 2.49 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 Easton, encompassing approximately 62,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-6.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Easton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Robert Street with total crimes: 10
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Easton?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Easton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1979 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Easton witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Easton had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,679 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Easton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Easton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Easton has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 0.29 ranking 14th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Easton crimes were 1,979. The crime rate of Easton in 2024 was 31.84 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Easton were around 1,679 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.01 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)CrimesRank (Easton)
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
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
Clifton Down66 32909 31894 28
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

Easton 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 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202565
May 202557
April 202545
March 202549
February 202544
January 202566
December 202443
November 202447
October 202448
September 202453
August 202453

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202530
May 202525
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202419
September 202425
August 202430

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202510
April 202519
March 202514
February 20254
January 202513
December 202418
November 202410
October 202413
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20259
April 20257
March 202515
February 202511
January 202513
December 202413
November 202417
October 202417
September 202411
August 202421

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202418
November 202416
October 202416
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Easton in July 2025

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

1. Bourne Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Robert Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Wood Street (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Owen Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Orchard Square (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Foster Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Cromer Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
9. Bridge View Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Moorfields Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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