Total Crime Rate
22.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Marlborough Drive area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Frenchay & Downend , and the 177th lowest crime rate of 873 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marlborough Drive (BS16 1PP) in the last 12 months was 22.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.1% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Drive (BS16 1PP), the main crime hotspot is near Bristol Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Frenchay & Downend| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Filton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Marlborough Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Harford Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Harford Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Malmains Drive | Under investigation |
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