Total Crime Rate
151.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
71.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bristol, City of has the highest crime rate of 27 districts in South West region and the 14th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (South West), it has the highest crime rate of 27 districts.
The overall crime rate in Bristol, City of in the last 12 months was 151.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.8% higher than the South West region average (83.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Bristol, City of’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25,349 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 365 cases , up 34.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 34.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -5.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 34,227 (≈ 71.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 151.2 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central | 521.4 | 370.3 (245%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Ashley | 212.5 | 61.4 (41%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Lawrence Hill | 211.9 | 60.8 (40%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 4 | Lockleaze | 204.8 | 53.7 (36%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 5 | Hartcliffe and Withywood | 177.0 | 25.8 (17%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 6 | Eastville | 171.4 | 20.3 (13%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 7 | Southville | 171.3 | 20.1 (13%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 8 | Horfield | 150.7 | -0.5 (-0%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 9 | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | 149.0 | -2.2 (-1%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 10 | Easton | 136.3 | -14.9 (-10%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 11 | Brislington West | 136.1 | -15.1 (-10%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 12 | Filwood | 135.4 | -15.8 (-10%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 13 | Henbury and Brentry | 131.9 | -19.3 (-13%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 14 | Southmead | 131.0 | -20.2 (-13%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 15 | Frome Vale | 126.8 | -24.3 (-16%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 16 | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 119.9 | -31.2 (-21%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 17 | Bishopsworth | 119.0 | -32.2 (-21%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 18 | St George West | 117.4 | -33.7 (-22%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 19 | Brislington East | 112.7 | -38.5 (-25%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 20 | St George Central | 110.2 | -41.0 (-27%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 21 | Hillfields | 99.0 | -52.1 (-34%) | High 8/10 |
| 22 | Bedminster | 98.5 | -52.7 (-35%) | High 8/10 |
| 23 | Hotwells and Harbourside | 96.3 | -54.9 (-36%) | High 8/10 |
| 24 | Stockwood | 94.9 | -56.3 (-37%) | High 8/10 |
| 25 | Bishopston and Ashley Down | 82.2 | -69.0 (-46%) | High 7/10 |
| 26 | Clifton Down | 80.5 | -70.7 (-47%) | High 7/10 |
| 27 | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | 77.8 | -73.4 (-49%) | High 7/10 |
| 28 | Cotham | 77.2 | -74.0 (-49%) | High 7/10 |
| 29 | Stoke Bishop | 76.7 | -74.5 (-49%) | High 7/10 |
| 30 | Clifton | 74.0 | -77.2 (-51%) | High 7/10 |
| 31 | Knowle | 67.5 | -83.7 (-55%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 32 | Windmill Hill | 59.8 | -91.4 (-60%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 33 | St George Troopers Hill | 52.1 | -99.1 (-66%) | Low 4/10 |
| 34 | Redland | 39.2 | -111.9 (-74%) | Low 3/10 |
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