Crime Rate in St George Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St George Central

The total recorded crimes in St George Central, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St George Central 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 St George Central, encompassing approximately 49,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
St George Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whiteway Court with total crimes: 7
  • Victoria Park with total crimes: 6
  • Newent Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is St George Central?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, St George Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1599 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St George Central recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, St George Central had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,301 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St George Central recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St George Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St George Central has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 18th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total St George Central crimes were 1,599. The crime rate of St George Central in 2024 was 32.08 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in St George Central were around 1,301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.10 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St George Central)CrimesRank (St George Central)CrimesRank (St George Central)
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 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

St George Central 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 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 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 (50 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 52 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 570 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202539
May 202539
April 202532
March 202542
February 202541
January 202550
December 202452
November 202443
October 202453
September 202456
August 202472

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202517
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202514
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 202512
April 202515
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations St George Central in July 2025

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

1. Whiteway Court (Map)
Total7
Drugs7
2. Victoria Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Newent Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Clouds Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Park Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Speedwell Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
7. Bell Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Grantham Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. May Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Bruton Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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