WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down, Bristol, City of

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bishopston and Ashley Down, localized within Bristol, City of.

Total Crimes

95
trending_down -22.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

80.32per 1k
trending_down -0.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,310

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences34
Anti-social Behaviour10
Other Theft10
Vehicle Crime9
Other Crime7
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Public Order6
Burglary5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle Theft2
Robbery2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Prison Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Other crime: 5Burglary: 1
13
On or near Nevil Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2Other crime: 1
6
On or near Beaufort Road Map
Vehicle crime: 3Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Churchways Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Gloucester Road Map
Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near College Road Map
Burglary: 2Bicycle theft: 1
3
On or near Pople Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Denmark Place Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near York Avenue Map
Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
3
On or near Petrol Station Map
Robbery: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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Local Rank

#12safest in Bristol, City of

City Average

136.45per 1k

Local Policing

Bishopston

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Local Priorities

On going anti social behaviour issues on Gloucester road.

Issues include:

Aggressive begging outside large shops.

We work along side other local agencies to offer support to people who find them selves at risk of homelessness or already rough sleeping.

Homeless or at risk of being homeless 

Parking issues on limits of crossings, mainly zebra crossings.

(Parking on ZigZags)

Traffic Offence Reports will be issued to drivers who we see stopped, waiting  or park on the zig zags or the crossing.

   

Issued: 12 Feb 2026

Status Update

The team engage with people begging and being anti-social on a daily basis.
We work in partnership with our Streetwise Team in order to combat this and signpost the individuals towards organisations that can offer them help.

Actioned: 12 Feb 2026

Prohibited items, mainly drugs and mobile phone, are being thrown over the walls of HMP Bristol for use by the residents of the prison.

We patrol this area in both marked and un marked vehicles to deter offenders.

Patrols have been increased at the times of day when the offences are being committed.

 

Issued: 12 Feb 2026

Status Update

Patrols have been increased at the times of day when the offences are being committed.
There has been a significant reduction in the number of offences reported.

Actioned: 12 Feb 2026

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AUG8

Bike marking event

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Bike marking event at the Farmers market, Whiteladies Road

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Whiteladies Road Farmers' Market, Bristol

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