Crime Rate in Stoke Bishop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Bishop

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, City of, UK in February 2026 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Bishop crime rate of 2.99 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 Stoke Bishop, encompassing approximately 23,733 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Stoke Bishop Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapton Walk with total crimes: 15
  • Sunny Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Wood End Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stoke Bishop?

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

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Stoke Bishop demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 934 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stoke Bishop recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Stoke Bishop had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 811 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stoke Bishop recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoke Bishop Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Stoke Bishop crimes were 934. The crime rate of Stoke Bishop in 2024 was 39.35 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke Bishop were around 811 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.17 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stoke Bishop)CrimesRank (Stoke Bishop)CrimesRank (Stoke Bishop)
Lawrence HillNA NA12,620 210,736 1
CentralNA NA12,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and WithywoodNA NA4,640 33,442 3
AshleyNA NA4,003 43,287 4
Avonmouth and Lawrence WestonNA NA3,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch ParkNA NA2,255 102,571 6
SouthvilleNA NA2,783 62,349 8
LockleazeNA NA2,673 72,393 7
Frome ValeNA NA2,593 81,732 10
EastvilleNA NA2,552 91,851 9
EastonNA NA1,979 131,679 11
Henbury and BrentryNA NA2,136 111,544 14
Brislington WestNA NA1,918 141,665 12
FilwoodNA NA1,990 121,612 13
SouthmeadNA NA1,892 151,440 15
HorfieldNA NA1,766 161,439 16
KnowleNA NA1,689 181,357 17
Westbury-on-Trym and HenleazeNA NA1,696 171,293 20
BishopsworthNA NA1,632 191,319 18
St George CentralNA NA1,599 201,301 19
Windmill HillNA NA1,319 221,202 21
Brislington EastNA NA1,486 211,144 23
StockwoodNA NA1,308 231,168 22
Bishopston and Ashley DownNA NA1,290 241,114 24
St George WestNA NA1,086 271,053 25
HillfieldsNA NA1,253 25819 30
CliftonNA NA1,119 261,024 26
Hotwells and HarboursideNA NA1,084 281,020 27
Clifton DownNA NA909 31894 28
BedminsterNA NA1,006 29893 29
CothamNA NA777 32654 32
RedlandNA NA709 33582 33
St George Troopers HillNA NA427 34289 34
Clevedon WaltonNA NA73 3586 35

Stoke Bishop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (61 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 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 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20257
November 202523
October 20258
September 20252
August 20258
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202622
December 202517
November 202519
October 202519
September 202525
August 202531
July 202522
June 202532
May 202529
April 202518
March 202542
February 202523

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20254
November 20256
October 202516
September 20252
August 20257
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202614
December 202510
November 202510
October 202534
September 202531
August 202523
July 202537
June 202561
May 202525
April 202530
March 202521
February 20254

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20262
December 20257
November 20258
October 20259
September 20259
August 202511
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 20255

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 202510
November 202513
October 202513
September 20255
August 20259
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20253
August 20252
June 20253
May 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20256
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20259
August 202515
July 202510
June 20251
May 202510
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20255
October 202511
September 20259
August 20255
July 20253
June 202511
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Stoke Bishop in February 2026

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

1. Clapton Walk (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sunny Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Wood End Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Dingle Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. Ladies Mile (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. St Laud Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Chancel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Riverleaze (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. St Edyth'S Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Parade (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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