Total Crime Rate
140.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bristol, City of has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 districts in South West region and the 20th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (South West), it has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 districts.
The overall crime rate in Bristol, City of in the last 12 months was 140.2 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% higher than the South West region average (84.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Bristol, City of’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23,874 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 264 cases , down -35.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 72.9% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -35.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 32,254 (≈ 67.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -2.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 140.2 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central | 455.0 | 314.7 (224%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Lawrence Hill | 208.7 | 68.5 (49%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Lockleaze | 195.1 | 54.9 (39%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 4 | Hartcliffe and Withywood | 181.8 | 41.6 (30%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 5 | Ashley | 174.6 | 34.3 (24%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 6 | Eastville | 174.3 | 34.0 (24%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 7 | Southville | 158.7 | 18.4 (13%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 8 | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | 146.8 | 6.5 (5%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 9 | Horfield | 135.4 | -4.9 (-3%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 10 | Henbury and Brentry | 134.4 | -5.8 (-4%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 11 | Brislington West | 133.9 | -6.3 (-4%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 12 | Filwood | 132.5 | -7.7 (-6%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 13 | Easton | 122.1 | -18.2 (-13%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 14 | Southmead | 119.2 | -21.0 (-15%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 15 | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 114.2 | -26.0 (-19%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 16 | Frome Vale | 112.3 | -28.0 (-20%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 17 | Brislington East | 109.7 | -30.5 (-22%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 18 | St George West | 109.3 | -31.0 (-22%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 19 | Stockwood | 107.3 | -32.9 (-23%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 20 | Bishopsworth | 104.9 | -35.3 (-25%) | High 8/10 |
| 21 | St George Central | 91.0 | -49.3 (-35%) | High 8/10 |
| 22 | Bedminster | 90.8 | -49.4 (-35%) | High 8/10 |
| 23 | Hotwells and Harbourside | 84.5 | -55.7 (-40%) | High 7/10 |
| 24 | Hillfields | 82.7 | -57.6 (-41%) | High 7/10 |
| 25 | Bishopston and Ashley Down | 78.1 | -62.2 (-44%) | High 7/10 |
| 26 | Cotham | 72.7 | -67.5 (-48%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 27 | Clifton | 70.3 | -69.9 (-50%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 28 | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 69.4 | -70.8 (-50%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 29 | Knowle | 69.1 | -71.2 (-51%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 30 | Stoke Bishop | 65.7 | -74.6 (-53%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 31 | Clifton Down | 64.4 | -75.8 (-54%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 32 | Windmill Hill | 58.1 | -82.1 (-59%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 33 | St George Troopers Hill | 53.6 | -86.6 (-62%) | Low 4/10 |
| 34 | Redland | 36.7 | -103.6 (-74%) | Very low 2/10 |
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