Crime Rates at Watchill Close, Bristol, BS13 8DE

Watchill Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Bishopsworth , and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Watchill Close (BS13 8DE) in the last 12 months was 150.2 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% higher than the Bishopsworth average (104.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -55.6% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 84.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Watchill Close (BS13 8DE), the main crime hotspot is near Lamington Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.