Crime in Bishopston and Ashley Down, Bristol, City of
Comprehensive safety analysis for Bishopston and Ashley Down, localized within Bristol, City of.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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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Bike marking event
meetingBike marking event at the Farmers market, Whiteladies Road
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